Assistant Manager - Sokyo

With its own fusion of uber-cool ambience and eclectic energy, Sokyo is an experience unlike any other. The 175-seat restaurant is located within the lobby of The Darling hotel and it has been awarded One Chef’s Hat for six consecutive years by the Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Food Guide!

Are you looking for your next challenge within the F&B industry? Look no further!

We are looking for an assistant manager who is passionate about great restaurants and developing their career. You will assist the Restaurant Manager to lead the team and support in the achievement of the financial and operational targets.

Some of the outstanding benefits you will get by joining our team are:

• Extensive training and career development within
• Discounts across The Star hotels and restaurants
• Free buffet meals on duty
• Laundered uniform provided daily
• Free light rail from Central to The Star and discounted parking plus more

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and empower the team to continuously deliver an exciting experience in line with our service culture
• Maintain a constant presence on the floor, recognise and engage our VIP guests
• Make recommendations to maximise revenue, minimise cost and increase guest experience
• Review and analyse the daily operational needs maintaining beverage, labour, product and expenses on budget
• Assist in managing the selection, training and development of your team

The ideal candidate will be someone with:

• Extensive restaurant management experience in a high-volume, dynamic venue is highly regarded
• Strong product knowledge, particularly the Japanese menu is advantageous
• Confidence to lead a large and diverse team of 50
• Flexibility to work on a rotating roster that can include weekends, evenings and public holidays.

At The Star, we’re committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTIQ+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find the balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.

The Star is a Founding Partner and Major Corporate Partner of Women in Gaming and Hospitality (WGHA) and is recognised with a Gold Award 2022 by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) which evaluates LGBTIQ+ inclusiveness in the workplace.