Assistant General Manager - Premium Restaurant Group

Search; Oxford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£46,000 guaranteed salary

Menu cycle bonuses

OTE up to £54,500

Christmas Day off

Career progression

Training and salary reviews

Opportunities across multiple sites

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wagestream

Staff discounts

Job summary

Search Consultancy is recruiting for an Assistant General Manager at a premium Oxford restaurant group. The role offers a £46,000 guaranteed salary with menu cycle bonuses and an OTE of up to £54,500, reflecting a strong path for progression within a growing hospitality business.

You will lead a large team in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment, balancing exceptional hospitality with robust operational results and driving commercial performance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant General Manager or in a senior restaurant management role.
• Experience with premium restaurant groups or high-volume venues.
• Ability to lead large teams and maintain service standards.
• Hands-on management on the restaurant floor.
• Strong commercial awareness including sales and profitability.
• Excellent organization, communication, and decision-making.
• Ability to set expectations, manage performance, and develop staff.
• Ambition to progress within a growing hospitality business.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in overall running and performance.
• Lead, motivate and develop a large team.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain high service standards.
• Drive sales, profitability and cost control.
• Coach and develop managers and team members.
• Maintain standards across service, food quality, health and safety.
• Monitor performance against objectives and identify improvements.
• Lead from the front during busy services.
• Build relationships across the business and contribute to group success.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality management

Guest experience

People development

Commercial awareness

Floor presence

Team motivation

Job description

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER - PREMIUM RESTAURANT GROUP

Oxford | £46,000 Guaranteed Salary | OTE £54,500

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 Oxford. 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 £46,000 plus menu cycle bonuses paid up to eight times per year, there's an opportunity to earn up to £54,500 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 organization, 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?

• £46,000 guaranteed salary

• Menu cycle bonuses paid up to 8 times per year

• OTE of up to £54,500

• 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?

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.