Assistant General Manager

CoTé Software & Solutions; Woking; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Staff discount for friends and family

Performance bonus opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Côte Brasserie is seeking an Assistant General Manager to collaborate with the General Manager in directing daily restaurant operations. You will drive service excellence, manage staffing and costs, and foster a welcoming guest experience in a fast-paced French brasserie environment.

The role rewards strong leadership, attention to detail, and a passion for hospitality, with opportunities to influence service standards and staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or management role within a high-volume restaurant or brasserie.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for hospitality, food and wine.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the front‑of‑house team to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Ensure service standards reflect the quality and style of a classic French brasserie
• Assist with training your team members, developing them internally and managing performance
• Help manage rotas, labour costs, and operational efficiency
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and compliance
• Work closely with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure smooth service
• Handle guest feedback professionally and resolve issues promptly

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Hospitality

Attention to detail

Job description

Assistant General Manager

Côte Brasserie is in the middle of an exciting transformation, the kind of moment where bold ideas genuinely shape the future. Joining now means having real influence, moving fast, and helping to rebuild a much‑loved brand with fresh energy, sharper focus and big ambition. It’s a rare chance to make a visible, lasting impact at a brand people already care about — and to be part of the team writing its next chapter.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to support the General Manager in leading a dynamic team.

The Role

As Assistant General Manager, you will work closely with the General Manager to oversee the daily operations of the restaurant. You will help ensure exceptional service standards, maintain operational efficiency, and create a welcoming atmosphere for our guests.

What you’ll do

• Lead and motivate the front‑of‑house team to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Ensure service standards reflect the quality and style of a classic French brasserie
• Assist withtraining your team members, developing them internally and managing performance
• Help manage rotas, labour costs, and operational efficiency
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and compliance
• Work closely with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure smooth service
• Handle guest feedback professionally and resolve issues promptly

Who you’ll be

• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within a high-volume restaurant or brasserie
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Passion for hospitality, food, and wine
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rateplus tronc, guaranteeing 40 hours per week
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities
• Meals while on duty and discount for you to use with your family and friends
• Opportunities for career progression within asupportive and professional team environment