Assistant General Manager - Premium Restaurant Group

Search Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Menu cycle bonuses

OTE up to £55,000

Christmas Day off

Boxing Day off

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wagestream access to earned wages

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression

Job summary

Search Consultancy is seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager for one of its premium restaurant groups in Leeds. You will lead daily operations, drive guest service excellence, and balance hospitality with solid financial results.

You will manage a large team on a hands-on basis, sharing accountability for performance, training, and development while maintaining high standards across service and food.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Assistant General Manager, Deputy General Manager or in a similar senior restaurant role.
• Experience within a premium or high-volume restaurant group.
• Ability to lead and develop large teams.
• Hands-on management style with a strong presence on the floor.
• Commercial awareness including sales, labour costs and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in the restaurant's overall running and performance.
• Lead, motivate and develop a large team and foster a positive culture.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain high service standards.
• Drive sales, profitability and efficiency with a focus on labour costs.
• Coach managers and staff and support internal progression.
• Maintain standards across service, food quality, health and safety.
• Monitor performance against objectives and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead from the front during busy services and set high hospitality standards.
• Build strong internal relationships to support group-wide success.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Hospitality knowledge

Commercial awareness

On-floor leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Salary: GBP46500 - GBP46500 per annum + Plus Bonus & Paid Overtime

Are you an ambitious hospitality manager ready to take the next step with a respected premium restaurant group?

We’re looking for an experienced Assistant General Manager to join one of our high-performing restaurants in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven, people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences and wants to build a long-term career with a successful and growing hospitality business.

With a guaranteed salary of £46,500 plus menu cycle bonuses paid up to eight times per year, there is an opportunity to earn up to £55,000 OTE.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, enjoy leading large teams and understand what it takes to run a successful restaurant, this could be the opportunity for you.

THE ROLE

As Assistant General Manager, you’ll work closely with the General Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of a busy, premium restaurant. You’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding service, developing your team and driving commercial performance while ensuring standards remain consistently high.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who leads from the front, enjoys being on the floor and understands the importance of balancing exceptional hospitality with strong operational results.

Key Responsibilities

Support the General Manager in the overall running and performance of the restaurant.

Lead, motivate and develop a large team, creating a positive culture where people can thrive.

Deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain consistently high service standards.

Drive sales, profitability and commercial performance, with a focus on labour costs and operational efficiency.

Coach and develop managers and team members, supporting succession planning and internal progression.

Maintain excellent standards across service, food quality, health and safety, and operational compliance.

Monitor performance against business objectives and identify opportunities to improve results.

Lead from the front during busy services, setting the standard for hospitality and team engagement.

Build strong relationships across the business and contribute to the continued success of the wider restaurant group.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for a confident and commercially minded hospitality professional who combines strong leadership skills with a genuine passion for great food and service.

You’ll ideally have:

Previous experience as an Assistant General Manager, Deputy General Manager or in a similar senior restaurant management role.

Experience within a premium restaurant group, high-volume restaurant or quality-led hospitality environment.

The ability to lead, inspire and develop large teams.

A hands-on management style and a strong presence on the restaurant floor.

Commercial awareness, including an understanding of sales, labour costs and profitability.

Excellent organisation, communication and decision-making skills.

The confidence to set expectations, manage performance and hold teams accountable.

A genuine interest in developing people and building a strong team culture.

The ambition to progress and develop within a growing hospitality business.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

Menu cycle bonuses paid up to 8 times per year

OTE of up to £55,000

Guaranteed Christmas Day and Boxing Day off

Excellent career progression and internal development opportunities

Ongoing training and annual salary reviews

Opportunities to work across multiple sites within a successful restaurant group

Employee Assistance Programme and confidential wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wagestream – access to earned wages before payday

Hospitality and lifestyle discounts following successful completion of probation