The venue

Entering our beautiful Paddington corner terrace, you will feel like you’ve been invited to a stylish dinner party complete with illustrated menus, coloured Maison Balzac water glasses and handmade pendant lights. Ursula’s Paddington chef-owner Phil Wood and Head Chef Frederik Vollmond use top Australian produce paired with classic cookery, Asian flavours and a touch of Australian nostalgia to create a wonderfully balanced menu.

Ursula's Paddington was awarded Two Hats in the 2025 Good Food Guide and was listed as one of the top 50 restaurants in Australia in the 2025 Gourmet Traveller Annual Restaurant Guide.

The role

We are looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to assist in leading the team at Ursula’s Paddington.

As Assistant Restaurant Manager of Ursula’s Paddington, you will be proud of the dishes you share with your guests - Moreton Bay bug pasta with crustacean butter, roast duck with chilli, coconut, peach and curry leaf, and our classic dessert of golden syrup dumplings, rum, raisin and malt cream - as well as of our sandstone cellar and extensive beverage list. You will relish seeing team members thrive under your training and guidance, and you will look forward to welcoming regular guests back to the dining room.

In this role, you will:

Supervise the floor to ensure the restaurant’s standards are met and the sequence of service is adhered to through all guest interactions

Assist in managing reservations, guest relations, and service flow

Ensure the restaurant and bar area is always ready for service

Help manage front of house rostering and labour costs, inventory and equipment in line with restaurant bookings and revenue.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a front of house professional to take the next step in their career.

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Passion for restaurants and hospitality

Experience supervising the floor and training team members

Experience working in premium restaurants

Wine knowledge, formal wine training and/or a skilled bartender with strong knowledge of classic cocktails (desirable)

A current NSW RSA qualification.