Assistant Manager

Wildwood Salisbury; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildwood Salisbury is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead our front-of-house team with energy, charisma and a passion for guest experience. You will drive service excellence, manage shifts, and ensure smooth interactions on the floor and with guests.

You’ll recruit, train, and support the team, optimise labour and stock, and uphold health, safety and compliance standards while delivering a warm, memorable dining experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading front-of-house teams in a busy hospitality setting.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Strong customer service and guest experience focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage front-of-house operations during service.
• Lead recruitment, training, and wellbeing of team.
• Control labour, stock, and suppliers to hit targets.
• Represent Wildwood with energy and professionalism.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Hospitality

Scheduling

Tools

POS system

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.