Assistant Manager

Wildwood Restaurants Ltd; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildwood Restaurants Ltd is seeking an Assistant Manager in Salisbury. You will lead a vibrant front-of-house team, drive guest-centric service, and ensure seamless restaurant and bar operations.

The role emphasizes energy, charisma, and meticulous standards across service, presentation, and guest experience. You will be the face of a busy venue, managing shifts, recruitment, and day-to-day operations while upholding the Wildwood hospitality ethos.

Qualifications

• Personality-driven leadership and guest focus.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a front-of-house team.
• Willingness to work on the floor and with guests.
• Attention to detail in service, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Capability to juggle restaurant and bar operations.

Responsibilities

• Run high-energy services with genuine hospitality.
• Lead and support the front-of-house team.
• Drive footfall and sales through engagement and tasters.
• Handle people-related tasks: recruitment, training, wellbeing, performance.
• Manage stock, orders, and supplier relationships.

Skills

Charismatic leadership

Team motivation

Hands-on host

Detail oriented

Multi-site operations

Job description

Located in the heart of Salisbury, this stunning restaurant offers a truly unique setting for both guests and the team. Renowned for delivering exceptional hospitality and memorable dining experiences, it's a much-loved venue where quality and service are at the heart of everything they do.

You'll be joining a strong and supportive management team who have created a positive culture where people are encouraged to develop, work collaboratively, and take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences. If you're looking for the opportunity to be part of a close-knit team in one of York's most distinctive locations, this could be the perfect role for you.

Here is why you'll love working with us

• Advertised salary is based on a 42-hour, hourly paid contract including service charge (and they really add up!) Annual take home is dependant per site.


• Because you're paid hourly, every extra hour you work is paid


• Fair and balanced shifts

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 27 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.

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

Our culture

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