Assistant Restaurant Manager

Giovanni's of Covent Garden; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Italian restaurant in Covent Garden is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join their dedicated team. This role involves leading shifts, training staff, and ensuring high standards of guest service. The ideal candidate has experience in a quality restaurant, is passionate about hospitality, and possesses knowledge of Italian cuisine. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Supervisor or Assistant Manager in a quality restaurant.
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine, wine and Italian language.
• Confident, proactive, and hands-on leader.

Responsibilities

• Open and close lunch and dinner service.
• Lead FOH shifts for exceptional guest experiences.
• Train, motivate, and supervise staff.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Operational management

Conflict resolution

Knowledge of Italian cuisine

Job description

Overview

We are a long-established, discreet Italian/Sicilian restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden. Our guests return for our warm, family-style hospitality, authentic Italian cuisine, and a place to feel at home in the middle of the city. We are now looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our small, dedicated FOH team.

Responsibilities

• Open and close lunch and dinner service.
• Lead FOH shifts, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
• Train, motivate, and supervise staff.
• Oversee reservations, floor operations, and guest feedback.
• Maintain high food safety and hygiene standards.
• Support the owners with daily operational management.
• Assist in managing inventory levels, ordering supplies.
• Handle customer enquiries and complaints professionally, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

About You

• Previous experience as a Supervisor or Assistant Manager in a quality restaurant.
• Confident, proactive, and hands-on – a “roll-your-sleeves-up” leader.
• Passionate about hospitality, food, wine, and guest service.
• Reliable, punctual, and personable.
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine, wine and Italian language.

Experience

• Experience: Required
• Languages: Italian – Advanced
• Employment: Full-time
• Starting time: Immediate start!

About Giovanni's of Covent Garden:

Fun Italian restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden. Exceptional, important clientele come through our doors daily.