Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager – SolaréLooking to take the next step in your hospitality career? As Assistant Manager at Solaré, you'll be a key member of our management team, working alongside our Venue Manager to ensure exceptional operations while developing your leadership skills in one of Sydney's most unique venues.This role is perfect for someone with solid hospitality experience who's ready to move into management. You'll contribute meaningfully to daily operations while building the expertise and confidence that prepare you for senior management roles.⸻What You'll Actually Be DoingContributing to daily operations – Work as part of the management team to keep everything running smoothly across dining room, terrace, and sun deck areasDeveloping venue management skills – Build experience with reservations, scheduling, supplier coordination, and the strategic thinking that drives successful operationsSupporting and leading your team – Be the approachable leader that staff turn to for guidance, using your hospitality experience to mentor others while growing your own leadership abilitiesManaging guest experiences – Handle guest inquiries, special requests, and complex situations, applying your service background to create exceptional outcomesMaintaining service excellence – Monitor food quality, service timing, and presentation standards, using your experience to spot opportunities for improvementContributing to operational planning – Participate in inventory management, staff scheduling, compliance oversight, and other key management responsibilitiesTaking ownership of projects – Lead specific initiatives and improvements, demonstrating your readiness for increased responsibilityGrowing your expertise – Expand your skill set across all areas of premium venue management while contributing your existing knowledge to team success⸻You're Probably Perfect For This If You're Someone Who...Have solid hospitality experience – You've worked in quality venues and understand what exceptional service looks like, bringing valuable perspective to your management developmentReady to grow your leadership – You're comfortable taking on more responsibility and enjoy helping others succeed, while being open to feedback and new ways of thinkingStay organized under complexity – You can manage multiple priorities while keeping a clear head, especially during busy service periods when quick thinking mattersCommunicate effectively – You're confident with guests, team members, and suppliers, adapting your approach based on what each situation requiresTake thoughtful initiative – You identify opportunities for improvement and act on them appropriately, knowing when to move independently and when to collaborate with the team⸻What Success Looks LikeYou build comprehensive management skills – Working as part of the management team gives you real insight into premium hospitality operations while contributing your existing expertiseYour leadership capabilities expand – Through supporting both guests and team members, you develop the confidence and skills that prepare you for senior management rolesYou become a valuable team contributor – Your combination of hospitality experience and growing management skills make you someone the entire operation relies onYour professional network develops – You build relationships across the industry while learning from experienced managers, creating opportunities for career advancementYou discover your management approach – Through hands-on experience, you develop your leadership style while learning from seasoned professionalsYou gain strategic perspective – From operational planning to team development, you understand all aspects of venue management that prepare you for your own leadership roleYou're prepared for advancement – Whether that's a senior role at Solaré or elsewhere, you'll have proven management experience and the skills that make you a strong candidateThis is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully to exceptional hospitality while building the foundation for a successful management career in one of Sydney's most distinctive venues.⸻Apply now to join the Solaré teamSolaré - Where coastal Italian elegance meets Sydney Harbour