Assistant Manager - High-Energy Hospitality Lead

Wildwood Restaurants Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildwood Restaurants Ltd in Covent Garden is hiring an Assistant Manager to lead lively lunch and dinner services, opposite the Royal Opera House. You’ll join a supportive senior team and help deliver outstanding guest experiences with genuine hospitality.

We’re looking for a personable leader who can motivate a team, juggle front‑of‑house and bar operations, and maintain high standards of service, cleanliness and presentation across shifts.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

People management

Leadership

Guest service

Attention to detail

Restaurant & bar ops

Job description

Wildwood Restaurants Ltd in Covent Garden is hiring an Assistant Manager to lead lively lunch and dinner services, opposite the Royal Opera House. You’ll join a supportive senior team and help deliver outstanding guest experiences with genuine hospitality.

We’re looking for a personable leader who can motivate a team, juggle front‑of‑house and bar operations, and maintain high standards of service, cleanliness and presentation across shifts.