Assistant Restaurant Manager

Blacklock; City Of London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant group in London is seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to oversee operations and enhance guest experiences. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional hospitality and leadership skills, supporting a vibrant restaurant atmosphere. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

30 days’ holiday plus service charge

50% off food in all of our restaurants

Charity day for volunteering

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Training and development investment

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospitality management role.
• Genuine care for guest and team experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing restaurant operations and finances.
• Ensure a safe and welcoming space for guests and staff.
• Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to enhance the restaurant vibe.

Skills

Outstanding hospitality skills

Leadership skills

People-focused approach

Job description

Overview

ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER SALARY: £47k based on 48hr week

Why work for us

All our restaurants have been voted in the Top 100 restaurants in the UK but, most importantly, are happy places to work that put our people first. We focus on building meaningful careers for our teams whilst serving the very best of British produce alongside genuine hospitality from people who care.

Having recently certified as a B-Corp, we aspire to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be true to themselves, feel genuinely cared for and have equal opportunities for growth and progression. We are committed to building a diverse team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, which in turn elevates our philosophy even further - to ensure that Everyone leaves happy, including you!!

Our offer to you

Benefits

At Blacklock, our team’s welfare and happiness always comes first. We value the importance of work-life balance and here are some of the benefits and welfare that we offer to our team members:

• Blacklock Experience-for-two at one of our restaurants to celebrate passing your probation
• 50% off food in all of our restaurants (up to 4 people)
• 30 days’ holiday plus service charge (28 statutory plus an extra day on your birthday and company holiday for Blackstock)
• Charity day – we’ll pay you while you help others (optional volunteering day each year)
• 1 hour paid break when you’re on a double shift
• Christmas and New Year’s Day off (we are closed 24th-26th Dec and 1st Jan)
• Family meal and soft drinks when at work
• Cycle & Tech Schemes
• 'Extras' Discounts
• £500 bonus for referring a friend
• Cost price chops and wine
• 12 weeks paid maternity & adoption leave and 2 weeks paid paternity leave
• 2 days paid Paw-ternity to look after your first puppy
• 1,3,5 year anniversary gifts including a weekend away and fully paid sabbatical to celebrate your bigger mile stones with us!
• Free mortgage advice
• Hardship Loan Scheme
• Face-to-face counselling support, legal advice and hardship grants through our Employee Assistance Programme
• We’ll invest in your training and development and help you set a clear career path for a promotion
• Last but not least, we have awesome team parties including Blackstock, our annual company festival!

Your role as an Assistant Restaurant Manager

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager with outstanding hospitality and leadership skills to join us at Blacklock. Someone who is people focused and genuinely cares about the experience of guests and our team alike. Teaming up with your Restaurant Manager, you'll also keep an eye on your restaurant's vibe, operations, and finances, making sure it's a safe and welcoming space.

If an Assistant Restaurant Manager role at Blacklock is a bit of you, we would love to meet you!