Assistant Manager

Wildwood - Lincoln; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 34,200 - 41,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy work-life balance

No early starts or late nights

Job summary

Wildwood - Lincoln is looking for a charismatic Assistant Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll lead high-energy services, support the front-of-house team, and ensure every guest enjoys exceptional hospitality.

You will be responsible for recruitment, training, and managing stock levels while maintaining health and safety standards. With a focus on delivering brilliant service, this is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about the restaurant industry.

Join us and become an integral part of our vibrant restaurant environment!

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospitality or restaurant management role.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to inspire a team.
• Strong customer service focus and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Run high-energy services ensuring excellent hospitality.
• Support and lead the front-of-house team.
• Handle recruitment and training of new staff.
• Manage stock levels and supplier relations.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Customer engagement

Attention to detail

Hospitality

Job description

Overview

Right in the heart of Lincoln, Wildwood is a thriving 150-cover restaurant featuring a central bar, open kitchen, strong local following and vibrant atmosphere. Recently refurbished, the venue now boasts a stylish, contemporary design with a cool, chic feel.

Team and opportunity

We are growing our management team! With two fantastic Assistant Managers already on the team, this additional role reflects the site's continued growth and the exciting opportunities ahead.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Earn up to £38,000 per year (based on a 40-hour, hourly paid contract including tips (and they really add up!))
• Because you’re paid hourly, every extra hour you work is paid
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance… no super early starts, no late nights, and closed on Christmas Day
• Work alongside a supportive, experienced, and hands-on General Manager

Who are we

Wildwood (part of the Bow Street Group) has been doing Italian inspired food, great cocktails, and characterful venues since 2006. Every site has its own look and feel, but one thing stays the same: Casual excellence. Full table service, delivered with flair, confidence, and personality. No scripts. No robotic service. Just great hospitality.

With 30 restaurants and big expansion plans for 2026, there’s serious room to grow with us!

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.

Your profile

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

If delivering brilliant guest service and leading from the floor is your thing, we’d love you to apply.