South Seoul | Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager | South Seoul | Mount Barker - Wellington Road

WANNA BE SEOUL MATES?

South Seoul is bringing bold Korean eats with a modern twist to Mount Barker, and we are looking for a people-first leader to join us.

We are all about punchy, flavour-packed rice bowls, crispy, juicy fried chicken and damn good food that does not take itself too seriously.

Born from Seoul’s buzzing street-food scene, we have taken some of the best Korean flavours and made them fast, fresh and fun. Now, we need a great crew to help us serve them up.

Whether you are welcoming Guests, preparing flavour-packed food or helping your crew power through a busy service, you will play a big part in bringing the South Seoul experience to life.

What You’ll Be Serving Up

As a South Seoul

Assistant Manager, you'll support the Store Manager with the restaurant's day-to-day operations while developing a team that loves what they do. You will:

• Lead, coach and motivate your team every day
• Recruit, train and develop your Seoul Mates
• Deliver exceptional Guest service with every visit
• Keep the restaurant running smoothly, safely and efficiently
• Manage labour, stock and food costs to achieve business goals
• Maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness and food safety
• Support your team during busy service periods
• Create a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture
• Monitor restaurant performance and identify opportunities to improve
• Work closely with the wider OTR Group to drive the success of South Seoul

We're looking for a people-first leader who enjoys developing teams, delivering great food and creating memorable Guest experiences.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous leadership experience in hospitality, quick service restaurants or retail
• A passion for leading, coaching and developing people
• The ability to motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing restaurant operations, including labour, food costs and inventory
• A commitment to delivering exceptional Guest experiences every day
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands
• Knowledge of food safety and workplace health and safety practices
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

THE GOOD STUFF

Joining South Seoul means being part of an exciting new food brand, backed by the opportunities and benefits available across OTR Group.

You Will Enjoy

• A fun, fast-paced and team-focused work environment
• Full training. No previous hospitality experience required
• Opportunities to build skills across customer service and food preparation
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Unlimited access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Access to exclusive benefits through the OTR app
• The chance to grow alongside an exciting new Korean food brand

READY TO JOIN THE CREW?

If you are ready to bring the energy, serve up bold Korean eats and become one of our first South Seoul Team Members, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and become one of our Seoul Mates.