Assistant Restaurant Manager - Pony Dining, The Rocks
There are restaurants you work at, and restaurants you grow in. From the Rocks to Barangaroo, Pony Dining Group is growing. We now look for the next evolution of restaurant managers to join our team.
A wood-fire institution in the heart of The Rocks since ****, Pony Dining has spent nearly two decades earning a reputation built on quality, consistency, and genuine hospitality. We don't chase trends. We do what we do exceptionally well, and we're looking for a leader who takes the same approach to their career.
This is an Assistant Restaurant Manager role with real weight to it. You'll work closely with the management team to drive daily operations, develop the floor team around you, and hold the standard of experience that has kept guests coming back for twenty years. If you're ready to step into a role where your contribution actually shapes the venue we'd like to hear from you. End-to-end guest experience, driving a positive team culture and upholding standards across all departments.
Lead services with confidence, ensuring flow, timing, and consistency
Act as escalation point for guest feedback and service recovery
Team Development
Coach and mentor supervisors and FOH team members
Reinforce accountability, performance standards, and team culture




Lead briefings and continuous training initiatives
Assist with rostering, labour control, and shift costing
Drive upselling, productivity, and service efficiency
Support stock control and cost awareness across FOH
Systems & Compliance
Ensure effective use of Lightspeed, OpenTable, and Deputy
Maintain operational compliance and reporting standards
We Are Looking For
Proven Assistant Restaurant Manager experience in premium venues
Strong operational knowledge with hands-on leadership style
High-level service standards and attention to detail
Ability to perform under pressure in high-volume environments
What Success Looks Like
Services run smoothly with consistent pacing, flow, and team placement
Team members are coached, engaged, and held to a explicit standard on every shift
Guest experience is elevated at every touchpoint, with issues resolved swiftly and professionally
Operational tasks including opens, closes, logs, and rostering are completed accurately and on time
The Venue Manager can trust the floor is in capable hands when they are not present
Why Join the Opening Team
You will work alongside experienced leadership, shape the team culture, and play a key role in delivering one of Sydney's most exciting dining experiences.
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📌 Assistant Restaurant Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Pony Dining the Rocks
📍 New South Wales