Assistant General Manager - Newbury

Cote Brasserie; Newbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Staff discount

Career progression

Job summary

Côte Brasserie in Newbury is seeking an Assistant General Manager to work closely with the General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure exceptional service standards. You will help maintain efficiency and create a welcoming atmosphere for guests.

You will lead front-of-house teams, train staff, manage rotas and costs, and collaborate with kitchen and bar teams to deliver smooth service in a high-volume French brasserie environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory/management role in 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 front-of-house team to deliver guest experiences
• Ensure service standards reflect a classic French brasserie
• Assist with training and performance development
• Manage rotas, labour costs and operational efficiency
• Maintain cleanliness, presentation and compliance
• Work with kitchen and bar teams to ensure smooth service
• Handle guest feedback professionally and resolve issues

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Job description

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 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
  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 dynamiCôteam., 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
  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.
• Competitive hourly rate plus 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 a supportive and professional team environment