Assistant General Manager - Premium Restaurant Group

Search; Leeds; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed salary £46,500

Menu cycle bonuses

OTE £55,000

Christmas off

Career progression

Training

Multiple sites

Employee benefits

Cycle to Work

Wagestream

Discounts

Job summary

Search is seeking an ambitious Assistant General Manager to join one of our premium restaurant groups in Leeds. You will lead day-to-day operations, drive guest excellence and develop a large on-site team to deliver consistent, high‑quality service.

The role offers a £46,500 guaranteed salary with menu cycle bonuses and an OTE of up to £55,000, plus strong career progression, training, and employee benefits across multiple sites.

Qualifications

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

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.

Job description

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER - PREMIUM RESTAURANT GROUP

Leeds | £46,500 Guaranteed Salary | OTE £55,000

Premium Dining | Menu Cycle Bonuses | Career Progression

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?

• £46,500 guaranteed salary

• 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

READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP?

If you're an ambitious Assistant General Manager looking to join a premium restaurant group in Leeds, develop your leadership skills and earn up £55,000 OTE, we'd love to hear from you.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.