Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager

Job Description

The Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager supports the day-to-day operation of Novotel Sydney Olympic Park’s food and beverage outlets. Requirements typically include previous supervisory or management experience in a hotel, restaurant, or bar; strong knowledge of service standards; excellent communication skills; and the ability to manage rosters, stock, costs, guest concerns, and team performance. Candidates are expected to lead by example, maintain high standards of service, work closely with kitchen and hotel departments, and remain calm during busy periods. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays is important. A responsible service of alcohol certificate and Australian work rights may also be required.

Company Info

Novotel Sydney Olympic Park is a contemporary full-service hotel operated under Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups. Located within Sydney Olympic Park, the hotel serves business travellers, leisure guests, concert audiences, sports fans, and visitors attending major events. Its facilities generally include accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting spaces, fitness amenities, and event-focused services. As part of Accor, Novotel benefits from an international network, established training programs, career mobility, and employee benefits through the group’s culture and loyalty initiatives. The hotel environment is typically fast-paced and guest focused, particularly during large conferences, concerts, sporting events, and exhibitions. Team members are expected to provide welcoming service, work collaboratively, and uphold Accor’s operational, safety, and hospitality standards.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, restaurants, hotels, events, and resort operations, especially in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and regional destinations. The workplace culture is generally professional, practical, and team oriented, with emphasis on punctuality, workplace safety, and friendly customer service. Sydney provides beaches, national parks, cultural attractions, sporting events, and a diverse food scene, although living costs and rent are high. Employees should budget carefully and consider shared accommodation or suburbs with good public transport. Visa options may include the Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visas, skilled visas, and student visas with work rights; eligibility, occupation lists, and work limits should be checked with Australia’s Department of Home Affairs. Before relocating, arrange a tax file number, bank account, suitable accommodation, health insurance where necessary, and confirmation of legal work rights. Public transport is reliable, but travel distances can be substantial.