Assistant Bar & Restaurant Manager - Hands-On Leader

Verdant Leisure Limited; North East; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Park break discounts

Park facilities discounts

Verdant Experience

Recognition and reward

Job summary

Verdant Parks is seeking an Assistant Bar and Restaurant Manager to support daily operations at Heather View, Stanhope. You will lead front-of-house teams, supervise shifts, manage stock, and maintain service standards to deliver a memorable guest experience.

The role emphasises hands-on leadership, coaching a large Front of House team, and ensuring compliance with licensing and health & safety rules while driving sales and reducing waste.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a bar and restaurant and leading a team.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise eventful shifts and guest service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and training bar and waiting teams.
• Oversee front of house operations in absence of manager.
• Maintain customer satisfaction with spot checks and feedback.
• Learn product range and upsell where appropriate.
• Organise staff rota to ensure adequate staffing at all times.
• Assist stock management and minimise waste while monitoring GP’s.
• Ensure Health & Safety and licensing requirements are followed.
• Keep the bar well stocked and cooperate with marketing efforts.
• Support promotions via social channels and marketing team.

Skills

Hospitality management

Team leadership

Staff training

Customer service

Budget awareness

Job description

Verdant Parks is seeking an Assistant Bar and Restaurant Manager to support daily operations at Heather View, Stanhope. You will lead front-of-house teams, supervise shifts, manage stock, and maintain service standards to deliver a memorable guest experience.

The role emphasises hands-on leadership, coaching a large Front of House team, and ensuring compliance with licensing and health & safety rules while driving sales and reducing waste.