Assistant Floor Manager / Restaurant Manager

Centre People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant in central London is seeking an Assistant Floor Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure an outstanding dining experience. The ideal candidate will manage a shift, lead the team, and possess skills in restaurant management. Experience in Japanese cuisine or culture is a plus but not mandatory. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant management at a senior supervisor level is required.
• Ability to manage store operations as the sole manager during a shift.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a pleasant dining experience through operational control.
• Lead the team and set a good example of service.
• Manage hiring, training, and scheduling of staff.

Skills

Restaurant management at supervisor level

Excellent communication skills

Leadership ability

Administrative duties

Interest in Japanese cuisine or culture

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Assistant Floor Manager / Restaurant Manager – Ref: SF43763

A vibrant Japanese style restaurant in central London is seeking an Assistant Floor Manager / Restaurant Manager who will be responsible for managing the daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the customers’ dining experience is fulfilling, pleasant and memorable by comprehensive operation control including Front of House tasks, cash handling, general reporting, and identifying/rectifying operational issues.
• Understand and implement the concepts fully by setting a good example and leading the team effectively.
• Possess or develop an understanding of Japanese culture; some Japanese language skills would be advantageous.
• Work as permanent, full-time staff with shift-based hours in central London.
• Manage daily store operations and lead a team during a shift as a sole manager if required.

Key Tasks

• Identify points for improvement and implement changes through strategic planning, systemisation, and result reviews; apply further measures as needed.
• HR management including hiring, training, monitoring and evaluation; schedule/shift management and staff level control per hour and line.
• Quality management of ingredients/products and cost control; understand and manage ingredients and drinks.
• Store equipment and supply management; ensure adequate stock and maintenance.
• Provide effective reporting to and discussions with line managers and relevant departments.

Requirements

• Experience and skills in restaurant management at a senior supervisor level (minimum).
• Ability to manage store operations as the sole manager through a shift.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to perform administrative duties such as reporting, stock counting and cost calculation using PC software (e.g., MS Office).
• Experience/knowledge/interest in Japanese cuisine or culture is a plus but not required.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.