Assistant Restaurant Manager

Olympus Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead a high-volume restaurant. This role offers a unique opportunity to work daytime hours only, ensuring a great work-life balance while still advancing your career in hospitality. You will play a key role in managing daily operations, coaching a motivated team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. With a focus on leadership and operational excellence, this position is perfect for someone ready to take the next step in their career within a beautiful, high-profile location. If you're passionate about hospitality and ready for a rewarding challenge, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Career Progression Opportunities

Stable Work Schedule

Beautiful Location

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong administration skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily operations and ensuring exceptional customer service.
• Managing stock, invoices, and operational processes.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Stock Management

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Education

Experience in Hospitality Management

Job description

Assistant Restaurant Manager Daytime Hours Only

Competitive Salary Career Progression Stunning Location

Are you a proactive, hands-on leader with a passion for hospitality? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the confidence to step up and take ownership when needed? If you re looking for a role that offers a great work-life balance without compromising on career development, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Assistant Restaurant Manager - Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their hospitality career. Working in a busy, high-volume restaurant that seats up to 250 covers, you ll play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations. You ll be managing two counters serving fresh food, quality coffee, and afternoon tea in a beautiful, high-footfall location.

One of the biggest benefits of this role is the daytime-only hours, typically 9-5 with alternate weekends off, making it ideal for those looking for a better balance between work and personal life - something that is rare in the hospitality industry.

Assistant Restaurant Manager - What You ll Be Doing

• Supporting the Restaurant Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring efficiency and exceptional customer service.
• Taking responsibility for the restaurant in the Manager s absence, showing confidence and initiative.
• Leading from the front, being hands-on and involved in all aspects of service.
• Managing stock, invoices, and operational processes, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
• Coaching and supporting the team, creating a positive, motivated work environment.
• Ensuring all health and safety, hygiene, and compliance standards are met.

Assistant Restaurant Manager - Who Our Client Is Looking For:

• Someone with supervisory or management experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment or a strong candidate ready for the next step.
• A sharp, energetic, and proactive personality this role requires someone who is driven and ready to take initiative.
• Strong administration skills, with attention to detail in stock management and ordering.
• A leader who is confident stepping up when required and making decisions under pressure.
• A team player with excellent communication skills, able to motivate and guide staff.
• A Driving Licence & Transport is essential for this role due to the remote location.

Assistant Restaurant Manager - What s In It for You?

• A stable and consistent work schedule with no late nights.
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful, high-profile location.
• A chance to develop leadership and operational skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business.

If you are looking for a hospitality role that offers both career growth and a better work-life balance, we d love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your career!