Assistant Restaurant Manager | Island Radio & Vitelli's Upstairs

About Island Radio & Vitelli’s Upstairs

In Redfern’s Wunderlich Lane precinct, you’ll find two venues under one roof. Island Radio is a modern Asian restaurant and bar with a menu that moves with the seasons, while one floor up, Vitelli’s Upstairs brings New York red-sauce dining to life with fresh daily pasta, classic cocktails and nights that unfold slowly. Behind both is a team that genuinely loves what they do.

The Role 

We’re looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the day-to-day running of Island Radio & Vitelli’s Upstairs and help lead a team that takes pride in delivering excellent, unpretentious hospitality. You’ll work closely with the leadership team across floor operations, team development, reservations, and the guest experience.

This is a role for someone who’s already found their feet in hospitality leadership and is ready for the next step.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading service on the floor and setting the standard for the team
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training of floor staff
• Managing reservations and pre-service briefings in collaboration with the team
• Overseeing opening and closing procedures
• Handling guest feedback in the moment
• Assisting with rostering, labour management, and daily reporting
• Supporting compliance across RSA, food safety, and OH&S
• Contributing to a positive team culture that people actually want to be part of

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar front-of-house leadership role
• Strong communication skills and a natural ability to read the room
• Genuine enthusiasm for food, drinks, and hospitality
• Calm under pressure, solutions-focused, and consistent
• Solid knowledge of SevenRooms or similar reservations platforms (desirable)
• Current RSA certificate

Why Join Us:

• Opportunities for career advancement and skill development
• Employee discounts on food and beverages
• Great tips in addition to salary and benefits
• Working with and learning from some of the industry’s best of the best
• A positive and caring culture
• Convenient Redfern location, close to Wunderlich Lane and public transport