Assistant Manager: High-Energy Hospitality Lead (Tips)

Wildwood Restaurants; Rushden; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildwood Restaurants is seeking an Assistant Manager at Rushden Lakes to lead front-of-house with warmth and energy, ensuring exceptional hospitality and smooth service across busy shifts.

You’ll motivate a team, manage events and tastings, and balance restaurant and bar operations with a hands-on approach, while upholding Wildwood’s casual-excellence culture.

Join a supportive leadership team and contribute to a growing brand with strong customer experiences and career growth.

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 magnet

Natural leader

Hands-on host

Eagle eye for detail

Restaurant and bar operations

Job description

Wildwood Restaurants is seeking an Assistant Manager at Rushden Lakes to lead front-of-house with warmth and energy, ensuring exceptional hospitality and smooth service across busy shifts.

You’ll motivate a team, manage events and tastings, and balance restaurant and bar operations with a hands-on approach, while upholding Wildwood’s casual-excellence culture.

Join a supportive leadership team and contribute to a growing brand with strong customer experiences and career growth.