Assistant Manager - Lead Front-of-House & Guest Experience

Mission Mars; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount across Mission Mars sites

Up to 32% annual bonus (paid quarterly

Free guestlist entry to Albert Hall, M

Job summary

Rudy's is seeking an Assistant Manager to run a busy restaurant, lead a front-of-house team, and deliver an exceptional guest experience. You’ll work with senior leaders on site to drive performance, culture, and standards in a fast-paced, hands-on role that offers progression into Deputy or General Manager positions.

The role emphasizes people development, budgeting awareness, and delivering memorable guest experiences while maintaining consistent service across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a management or senior supervisory role in a hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership presence - you motivate people
• Commercial awareness and comfort working with labour, budgets, and P&L basics
• A genuine passion for great food, drink, and the guest experience
• Resilience, energy, and a hands-on approach
• Ambition to grow into a Deputy or General Manager - this role is a stepping stone

Responsibilities

• Supporting the General Manager in leading a high-performing front-of-house team
• Running shifts independently and owning the floor completely when it's yours to run
• Building and maintaining a team culture that people actually want to be part of
• Driving standards across service, guest experience, and compliance — every shift
• Managing labour, scheduling, and day-to-day cost awareness
• Identifying and developing talent within the team — spotting the next supervisor, the next manager
• Handling guest feedback and resolving issues with confidence and good judgement
• Supporting with recruitment, onboarding, and training as the team grows

Skills

Management experience

Guest experience focus

Budgeting & P&L basics

Recruitment & training

Job description

Rudy's is seeking an Assistant Manager to run a busy restaurant, lead a front-of-house team, and deliver an exceptional guest experience. You’ll work with senior leaders on site to drive performance, culture, and standards in a fast-paced, hands-on role that offers progression into Deputy or General Manager positions.

The role emphasizes people development, budgeting awareness, and delivering memorable guest experiences while maintaining consistent service across shifts.