Assistant Manager

Sherwood; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food and drink discounts

Apprenticeships funded (Level 4)

Employee Assistance Programme

Wages before payday

Team events and trips

Job summary

Bella Italia is seeking an Assistant Manager in Peterborough to lead a vibrant hospitality team within the Big Table Group family. You’ll craft memorable guest experiences, drive restaurant performance, and develop team members in a fast-paced, guest-first setting.

This role emphasizes safety, compliance, and smart financial decisions to support brand goals. Join a supportive environment with excellent employee benefits, including discounts across brands, funded apprenticeships, and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality leadership and guest service.
• Ability to lead a team and drive performance.
• Strong interaction with guests to create memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an unforgettable guest experience—ensuring every visit is filled with warmth, energy, and delicious food.
• Drive performance—striving to achieve and improve restaurant and brand goals.
• Inspire & lead your team—creating a fun and motivating environment while developing internal talent.
• Ensure safety & compliance—keeping the restaurant safe, legal, and operating smoothly.
• Be commercially aware understanding how decisions impact the wider business and making smart financial choices.

Skills

People leadership

Hospitality

Customer service

Communication

Job description

At Bella Italia, we believe that the best moments in life
are spent with loved ones—sharing food, friendship, laughter, and the joy of
the Italian table. If you’re passionate about people, hospitality, and
leadership, then this is the role for you!

We know that a happy team creates the best guest
experiences, so we offer:

• A
  Competitive Package – 45-hour contract ,quarterly bonus and an opportunity to earn Tronc.
• Amazing Discounts – 50% off food and drink
  across all Big Table Group brands and 25% for friends & family.
• Career Growth – Fully funded apprenticeships in
  Hospitality Management (Level 4).
• Wellbeing & Support – Our Employee Assistance Programme includes a 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, healthcare cash plan, dental plan, counselling, fitness & diet plans.
• Perks & Rewards – Access to wages before
  payday, discounted gym memberships, and exclusive savings on theme parks,
  shopping, and more!
• Team Competitions & Events – Win a trip to
  Italy, take part in team parties, and celebrate successes together!

What You’ll Do as an Assistant Manager:

• Deliver an unforgettable guest
  experience—ensuring every visit is filled with warmth, energy, and delicious
  food.
• Drive performance—striving to achieve and
  improve restaurant and brand goals.
• Inspire & lead your team—creating a fun and
  motivating environment while developing internal talent.
• Ensure safety & compliance—keeping the
  restaurant safe, legal, and operating smoothly.
• Be
  commercially aware understanding how decisions impact the wider business and
  making smart financial choices.

Who We’re Looking For:

If you’ve got a real love for hospitality, enjoy bringing people together, and thrive in the buzz of a fast‑paced, guest‑first environment, you might just be the perfect fit for us.

At Bella Italia, our teams are like family. We put people at the heart of everything we do, creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where you can be yourself, feel supported, and grow your career. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, just let us know – we’ve got you.

Thinking about using AI tools for your application? They can be great for getting started, but what really makes an application shine is you, your energy, experience, personality, and leadership style.

What’s the process?

At Bella Italia, we don’t just look for experience – we look for people with a genuine love for hospitality who care about their teams and our guests. If that sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you to the family.

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