Assistant Restaurant Manager

Hawksmoor; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc paid for every hour you work, on

Free team meals on shift

50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and

Income protection and death in service

Paid annual volunteer days

Stream early wage access and financial

Referral bonuses from day one

Exclusive savings on travel, shopping

Restaurant welfare budget for snacks

Full training and progression

Job summary

Hawksmoor is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house team with warm, confident hospitality. You’ll support the Restaurant Manager, coach staff, and maintain high standards while being an on-floor, visible leader during service.

Ideal candidates bring experience as an assistant manager in a quality restaurant, enjoy leading teams on the floor, and stay calm under pressure while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Restaurant Manager in a quality restaurant.
• People-focused leadership with on-floor presence.
• Calm, organised and solutions-focused under pressure.
• Passionate about hospitality and service.
• Keen to grow your career within a values-led business.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Lead shifts on the floor, set standards, create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Coach and develop the front-of-house team.
• Ensure exceptional guest experience and handle feedback.
• Collaborate with kitchen, bar and reservations to keep service smooth.
• Support recruitment, training and progression within the team.

Skills

Experience as Assistant Restaurant Mgr

People-focused leadership

Organised under pressure

Hospitality passion

Career growth mindset

Job description

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has beenthe UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal andpaired with award-winning wines and cocktails. We’re proud to be a certified BCorp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and tohave been recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year. As Assistant RestaurantManager at Hawksmoor , you’ll play a key role in leading the front-of-houseteam and delivering warm, confident hospitality every day. You’ll support theRestaurant Manager in running the floor, developing people and maintaining highstandards, while being a visible, hands‑on leader during service.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Restaurant Manager in the day-to-day running of therestaurant
• Lead shifts on the floor, setting standards and creating apositive, welcoming atmosphere
• Coach, support and develop the front-of-house team
• Ensure exceptional guest experience, handling feedback with careand confidence
• Work closely with kitchen, bar and reservations teams to keepservice running smoothly
• Support recruitment, training and progression within the team

Who You Are

• Experienced as an Assistant Restaurant Manager in a qualityrestaurant
• A confident, people-focused leader who enjoys being on the floor
• Organised, calm and solutions-focused under pressure
• Passionate about hospitality, food, drink and great service
• Keen to grow your career within a values-led business

Our Values

• Welcome Everyone - We create warm, inclusive spaces where peoplefeel genuinely welcome.
• Work Hard and Be Nice to People - We set high standards and treateach other with kindness and respect.
• Hit Hawksmoor Standards - We care deeply about quality andconsistency every day.
• Keep Evolving - We stay curious, open to feedback and always lookingto improve.

Benefits

• Tronc paid for every hour you work, including holidays and breaks
• Free team meals on shift
• 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your loved ones
• Income protection and death in service cover
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Stream early wage access and financial wellbeing tools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping and experiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks and support
• Full training and development with clear progression opportunities

We’re building a team thatreflects the richness and diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor,we welcome everyone and believe in creating a workplace where individuality iscelebrated, kindness is key and high standards are met together. If this roleexcites you but you don’t meet every requirement, please apply anyway. Youmight be exactly who we’re looking for.