Assistant Manager

Wildwood Restaurants; Billericay; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in Billericay is seeking a personality-packed Assistant Manager to lead a vibrant team and ensure high standards of service. Key responsibilities include managing front of house operations, driving sales, and fostering a positive team environment. The ideal candidate will be charismatic, detail-oriented, and capable of juggling multiple tasks efficiently. This role offers competitive pay and progression opportunities within a supportive team.

Benefits

Staff meals

Real progression opportunities

Paid service charge

Qualifications

• Charismatic and engaging with guests.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Experience in restaurant or bar management.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-energy services with genuine hospitality.
• Support the front of house team.
• Drive footfall and sales through creative outreach.
• Manage recruitment, training, and team wellbeing.

Skills

People magnet

Natural leader

Detail-oriented

Juggling operations

Job description

Overview

Location: Wildwood Billericay

Package: Up to £38k on a 45 hour contract. This is based on hourly rate & includes service charge.

Nestled in the heart of charming Billericay, our beautiful two-floor Wildwood restaurant offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable dining experience. Housed in one of the town’s most historic buildings which once served as a police station, it combines character with comfort. With space for up to 140 guests indoors, it’s the ideal spot for everything from quick bites to leisurely, indulgent dinners. Convenient transport links are located nearby.

We’re looking for a personality-packed Assistant Manager

You’re confident, energetic, and impossible to ignore in the best way. Whether welcoming guests, leading a buzzing service, or handing out tasters to passersby, you’ll embody the Wildwood magic. You’ll set the tone with your passion for perfection, ensuring every shift runs flawlessly both front and back of house.

We want someone who demands the best from themselves and their team when it comes to service, cleanliness, presentation, and overall atmosphere. You’re not just good; you’re meticulous.

What We Need From You

• A people magnet – warm, engaging, and full of charisma
• A natural leader who can motivate and inspire a team
• A hands-on host who works the floor and the pavement!
• Someone with an eagle eye for detail and a passion for perfection
• A pro who can juggle restaurant and bar operations with ease

Your Day-to-day

• Running slick, high-energy services with genuine hospitality
• Leading and supporting the front of house team
• Driving footfall and sales with creative outreach (tasters, engagement, flair!)
• Handling all things people-related – from recruitment and training to team wellbeing and performance management
• Managing stock levels, placing accurate orders, and working with suppliers
• Keeping tight control on labour, rotas, and productivity
• Ensuring all operational tasks (including health & safety, compliance and cash handling) are delivered to the highest standard
• Ensuring every guest leaves feeling wowed
• Representing Wildwood with style, confidence, and passion

Why join us?

• Be part of something special - an iconic location and tight-knit team
• Real freedom to be yourself - no scripts, just your personality
• Staff meals, perks, and real progression opportunities
• Every hour paid (hourly rate includes predicted service charge - 45 hours/week average) the advertised salary is what you'll earn with tronc.

Come Lead The Experience. Be Unforgettable. Be Wildwood. Apply now and bring your spark to Billericay.