Assistant Restaurant Manager - Guzman y Gomez

At Guzman y Gomez, we don’t just run restaurants — we grow leaders.

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager with GYG, you’ll play a key role in helping lead the restaurant, support the team, and drive great results every day.

You’ll be trusted to:

• Support the Restaurant Manager in leading and developing a team of 50-100 people, helping create a positive, high-performing culture.
• Take ownership of shift operations, ensuring smooth service, strong standards and great guest experiences.
• Support the day-to-day running of a multi-million dollar business, contributing to sales growth, cost control and operational success.
• Be part of a fast-growing global brand that’s redefining fast food with fresh ingredients, authentic flavours and a bold vision.
• Build your leadership career — this role is a stepping stone into Restaurant Management, Area Management and beyond.

Why join GYG?

We’ll back you with the tools, support and rewards you need to succeed:

• Competitive salary + performance bonuses + share options
• Flexible rosters and long-term stability — let’s talk about what balance means to you
• A structured training program and ongoing development
• Heavily discounted GYG meals (yes, every burrito)
• Free uniforms and exclusive GYG merch
• Annual Restaurant Managers Summit — connect and learn with leaders from across the country
• Cultural celebrations (Day of the Dead, Cinco de Mayo and more)
• Employee assistance program (Sonder) for you and your family
• Clear pathways into Restaurant Management, Hola Central or franchise ownership

What you’ll bring

• Experience supporting or leading teams in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence supporting P&L performance
• A track record of delivering strong results through your team
• A genuine passion for great service and developing people
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead from the front

This is more than an Assistant Manager job.
It’s an opportunity to grow your leadership skills and build a long-term career with GYG.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and grow with GYG.

About the Company

At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. We’re Australia’s only fast-food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food. We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do.