Assistant Manager

Roy's Region; Billericay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A dining establishment in Billericay is seeking an energetic Assistant Manager to deliver high-quality service and lead a vibrant team. You will embody hospitality, manage operations efficiently, drive sales, and ensure every guest has a memorable experience. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong leadership skills. Benefits include staff meals, perks, and progression opportunities. Join us and be part of something special.

Benefits

Staff meals

Real progression opportunities

Every hour paid, including service charge

Qualifications

• Warm, engaging personality with charisma.
• Experience in leading and motivating teams.
• Hands-on presence in a restaurant setting.
• Ability to manage restaurant and bar operations.

Responsibilities

• Run slick, high-energy services with hospitality.
• Lead and support the front-of-house team.
• Drive footfall and sales through creative outreach.
• Handle recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Manage stock levels and supplier relations.
• Control labour, rotas, and productivity.
• Ensure operational tasks are met to the highest standard.
• Make every guest leave feeling wowed.

Skills

People magnet

Natural leader

Attention to detail

Ability to juggle operations

Job description

Location

Wildwood Billericay

Package

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

About the Restaurant

Nestled in the heart of charming Billericay, our beautiful two‑floor Wildwood restaurant offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable dining experience. Happened to be 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.

Job Title

Assistant Manager

About the Role

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

• People magnet – warm, engaging, and full of charisma
• Natural leader who can motivate and inspire a team
• Hands‑on host who works the floor and the pavement!
• Someone with an eagle eye for detail and a passion for perfection
• Pro who can juggle restaurant and bar operations with ease

Your Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• 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.