Assistant Restaurant Manager

Dim Sum Library; City Of London; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary group in London seeks an Assistant Restaurant Manager to guide a talented team and ensure exceptional dining experiences. The role involves mentoring staff, overseeing operations, and engaging with guests in a vibrant environment. Interested candidates should have a passion for food and hospitality,. The position offers a salary of £30,534.76 plus potential earnings through the Tronc system.

Benefits

Discounts at all Aqua venues

Birthday off and additional long service leave

Ongoing training and development

Wagestream for easy pay management

Food provided during breaks

Discounted gym membership

Lunch & Learn sessions

Referral bonus of £500

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and developing a team in a restaurant environment.
• Strong focus on customer service and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor the restaurant team.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure high standards.

Skills

Team guidance & development

Operational excellence

Job description

Aqua Restaurant Group is home to a unique collection of restaurants and bars in vibrant cities like London, Paris, Hong Kong, New York, Miami, and Dubai.

At Aqua, we offer passionate culinary and hospitality professionals the chance to grow their careers and explore new opportunities.

As our Assistant Restaurant Manager , you will be guiding a dynamic team of restaurant professionals with one common goal - to create a memorable dining experience for our guests. This is a 48 hour, full-time position.

We are aiming to open our doors at the beginning of December, however, the date might potentially move by a week or two due to the nature of new openings so we would kindly ask you to be open and flexible with the start dates. We are expecting this role to start from 17th November onwards.

Where are we located?

Dim Sum Library serves up modern Cantonese atmosphere in the heart of London in The Yards. We’ve got next‑level dim sum, tea‑inspired cocktails, and all‑day dining. And we’re just a short two‑minute walk from Covent Garden or Leicester Square station. Easy to get to, hard to leave.

What we bring to the table :

• Dine with us : Enjoy discounts at all Aqua venues
• Celebrate YOU : Take your birthday off and earn additional long service leave
• Grow with us : Ongoing training and development to support both your professional and personal development
• Financial well‑being : Manage your pay with ease through Wagestream & enhance your financial knowledge
• Breaks : Food provided during your breaks - Restaurant perk
• Work out : Discounted gym membership
• Lunch & Learn : Head Office perk
• Share the Talent : Bring a friend on board and get £500

Your day at Aqua :

• Team guidance & development : Mentor and inspire a team of dedicated hospitality individuals. Assist in recruiting, training, and evaluating team members to ensure top‑notch service and smooth operations
• Operational excellence : Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer service. Engage with guests to create a welcoming atmosphere and implement creative business ideas

You will be paid £30,534.76 per year. In addition, you can be a part of the venue’s Tronc system, which may give you between £9,465.23 and £14,465.23 extra per year. The Tronc system is managed by the Tronc Master.

Where there is water, there is life & where there is life, you will find us!

Dive into a world of culinary innovation and memorable dining experiences, where your love for food and hospitality can shine.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Aqua Restaurant Group welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable adjustments to make your experience more accessible, please let us know.

Apply today as an Assistant Restaurant Manager and be part of Aqua’s global culinary adventure!