Assistant General Manager - Premium Restaurant & Club

COREcruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium restaurant & club on the Isle of Wight is seeking an Assistant General Manager. This role involves leading a vibrant team, ensuring high standards of service, and managing a high-volume operation. The ideal candidate has significant experience in a senior management role, a strong wine knowledge, and is ready for a hands-on leadership position. Offering a full-time contract with competitive perks and lifestyle opportunities in a lively environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Extended breaks mid-November to mid-January

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a senior manager role (GM or AGM level).
• High energy, hands-on, and ready to lead a team.
• Drivers licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 50+ staff, ensuring standards and service excellence.
• Work closely on operations, service, and wine service.
• Manage peak-season intensity with summer weeks seeing 600 covers a day.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational management

Wine knowledge

High-volume experience

Job description

Assistant General Manager – Premium Restaurant & Club
Isle of Wight
£60,000 (Base +Tronc)

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-energy, seasonal beach club and lifestyle venue on the Isle of Wight. Trading from March through October, the business turns over £6m net, with peak weeks in summer reaching £300–350k net. With a team of 130, the role is fast‑paced, hands‑on, and perfect for someone who thrives in a lively, service‑focused environment.

This isn’t a corporate role – it’s all about service, leadership, and delivering an exceptional guest experience. If you’re ready to take the reins in a busy, high‑profile venue and make your mark, this is the role for you.

The Role:

• Lead a team of 50+ staff, ensuring standards, training, and service excellence are consistently delivered
• Be GM‑ready within 12 months – this is a clear path to senior leadership as the group plans to expand and they are EPIC
• Work closely on operations, service, and wine service – fine dining standards on a beach
• Get things done – this role is operational, visible, and hands‑on, with admin kept light
• Manage peak‑season intensity: summer weeks see 600 covers a day, with quieter winter months for local guests
• Be highly organised and commercially aware, driving efficiency and standards throughout the business

The Person:

• Minimum 3 years in a senior manager role (GM or AGM level)
• High-volume experience and a love for lively, busy environments – you know how to have fun
• Strong wine knowledge
• High energy, hands‑on, and ready to lead a team
• Drivers licence essential
• Must live on the Isle of Wight or be willing to relocate – perfect for someone looking for a lifestyle change from London or similar

Perks & Lifestyle:

• Full‑time contract with 28 days holiday per year

• Extended breaks mid‑November to mid‑January

• Pre‑opening office/training hours mid‑January to March

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