Assistant Manager

Covent Garden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildwood Covent Garden is seeking an energetic Assistant Manager to lead frontline service with warmth and pride. You will be the face of our busy restaurant, guiding a vibrant team during lunch and dinner service and maintaining exceptional guest experiences.

You’ll collaborate with a strong General Manager, balance host duties with bar operations, and coach staff to deliver polished, memorable hospitality. If you thrive in a lively setting and value teamwork, this is for you.

Qualifications

• A people magnet with warmth and charisma.
• Natural leader who can inspire and coordinate a team.
• Hands-on host who works the floor and engages guests.
• Eagle eye for detail and a drive for perfection.
• Ability to juggle restaurant and bar operations smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Run slick, high-energy services with genuine hospitality.
• Lead and support the front-of-house team.
• Drive footfall and sales through engaging guest outreach.
• Manage recruitment, training and wellbeing of the team.
• Control stock, orders, and supplier relationships.
• Monitor labour, rotas and productivity.
• Ensure health & safety, cash handling and compliance.

Skills

People magnet

Leadership

Hands-on host

Attention to detail

Operations juggling

Job description

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We’ve got a rare opening in our flagship Covent Garden restaurant right across from the Royal Opera House. By day, it’s a vibrant lunch spot; by night, it’s alive with atmosphere.\

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If you love the buzz of a busy restaurant, this is the role for you. You'll be joining a fantastic management team, led by an exceptional General Manager, Derell, who has built a strong, supportive culture focused on delivering outstanding guest experiences.\

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Here is why you’ll love working with us

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• Advertised salary is based on a 42-hour, hourly paid contract including service charge (and they really add up!) Annual takehome is dependant per site. We have the option of a 30 hour contract for those looking for more flexibility
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• Because you’re paid hourly, every extra hour you work is paid
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• Fair and balanced shifts
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• Work alongside a supportive, experienced, and hands‑on General Manager
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Who are we

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Wildwood, now part of the Bow Street Group, is all about Italian-inspired food, great cocktails and welcoming spaces where people love to come together. We're on a mission to make Wildwood better than ever, investing in our restaurants, our people and every guest experience.

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Our approach is simple: relaxed, full table service delivered with confidence, personality and genuine hospitality. No scripts. No robotic service. Just real people creating memorable experiences, one guest at a time.

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With 27 restaurants and big expansion plans for 2026, there’s serious room to grow with us!

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We’re looking for a personality-packedAssistant Manager

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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.

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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.

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What we need from you:

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

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

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Our culture is shaped by three core values: \Creativity - alwayslooking for better ways to do things; \Ownership - taking responsibility and making things happen; and \Collaboration - working together to achieve shared success. If these values resonate with you we'd love to hear from you.\