Assistant Manager — High‑Energy Front‑of‑House Leader

Wildwood - Rushden Lakes; Rushden; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildwood - Rushden Lakes is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a busy front-of-house team in a vibrant Italian-inspired setting. You’ll oversee service on shift, maintain guest focus, and ensure smooth restaurant and bar operations with energy and flair.

Join a supportive team culture under a hands-on General Manager, driving guest experiences, training staff, and upholding brand standards across service, cleanliness and presentation.

Qualifications

• A warm, engaging personality with charisma.
• Proven ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Hands-on approach to guest service on the floor.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Run slick, high-energy services with genuine hospitality.
• Lead and support the front-of-house team on shift.
• Drive footfall and sales through creative outreach and tastings.
• Handle recruitment, training, wellbeing and performance of the team.
• Manage stock, orders, labour, rotas and cash handling to high standards.

Skills

People magnet

Natural leader

Hands-on host

Detail-oriented

Restaurant & bar operations

Job description

Wildwood - Rushden Lakes is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a busy front-of-house team in a vibrant Italian-inspired setting. You’ll oversee service on shift, maintain guest focus, and ensure smooth restaurant and bar operations with energy and flair.

Join a supportive team culture under a hands-on General Manager, driving guest experiences, training staff, and upholding brand standards across service, cleanliness and presentation.