Assistant Manager

Knekt Hub; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant in Lichfield is seeking an Assistant Manager to enhance guest experiences and mentor junior staff. The candidate should have proven experience in quality restaurants and possess leadership skills. This role, associated with an award-winning establishment, offers a salary of up to £34,000 and the chance to develop within a supportive environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Meals on duty

Staff parking

Supportive environment for growth

Qualifications

• Proven front-of-house experience in quality restaurants.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Hands-on approach with ability to inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running the restaurant to an exceptional standard.
• Support and mentor junior staff members.
• Ensure smooth efficient service alongside the management team.

Skills

Restaurant Experience

Leadership Experience

Hospitality Experience

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Assistant Manager Award-Winning Restaurant & Micro Farm (Lichfield)

Location: Lichfield Salary: Up to 34000 Tronc Contract: Full-time 48 hours Start Date: 31st August 2025

About the Venue

This is an award-winning restaurant with its own micro farm celebrated for modern ingredient-led dining. Featured in the Michelin Guide and recognised with multiple accolades it combines exceptional food with relaxed genuine hospitality.

We're now looking for an Assistant Manager to join the team and help drive standards as the restaurant continues pushing towards higher recognition and accolades.

The Role

As Assistant Manager you’ll play a key part in the day-to-day running of the restaurant working closely with the Restaurant Manager to deliver an outstanding guest experience. You’ll support and develop younger members of the team lead by example on the floor and ensure a safe clean and professional environment at all times.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in running the restaurant to an exceptional standard
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff members
• Ensuring smooth efficient service alongside the management team
• Maintaining health safety and hygiene standards
• Using your experience to contribute to the restaurants ongoing growth and success

What We Offer

• Salary up to 34000 Tronc
• 48-hour contract working Thursday – Sunday
• Meals on duty
• Staff parking
• The chance to be part of an ambitious award-winning restaurant aiming for further accolades
• A supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven front-of-house experience in quality restaurants (AA Rosette Michelin or similar standard)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A hands-on approach with the ability to inspire and support others
• High standards and attention to detail
• A passion for hospitality and progression

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious hospitality professional to develop their career in one of Lichfield’s leading restaurants.

Apply now and play a key role in the next chapter of this award-winning destination.

Required Experience:

Manager

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience, Fashion Retail, Hospitality Experience, Assistant Manager Experience, Basic Math, Management Experience, Math, Business Management, Leadership Experience, Supervising Experience, Restaurant Management, Retail Management

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1