Assistant Restaurant Manager

Corinthia London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

29 days paid holidays per annum

Complimentary meals on duty

Enhanced pension entitlement

Season ticket loan

Discounted gym membership

Discounted F&B and hotel rates

Job summary

Corinthia London is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager for Kerridge’s Bar & Grill to support daily operations and maintain exceptional service in a 5-star setting.

You will supervise front-of-house teams, liaise with the kitchen, and help manage guest relations while upholding high standards of hospitality, food quality, and efficiency. A background in fine dining and relevant hospitality qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fine-dining environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of front-of-house operations, guest relations, and restaurant procedures.
• Proficiency with restaurant management software and financial tools.
• Knowledge of health, safety and COSHH regulations.
• Formal hospitality qualifications are desirable.
• Food Safety Certification (Level 2+) is advantageous.
• Wine knowledge is desirable for beverage service.
• Experience in staff training and development.
• Financial acumen including budgeting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations in collaboration with Restaurant Management.
• Ensure exceptional guest service and high standards of hospitality and food quality.
• Supervise front-of-house staff and liaise with kitchen team.
• Manage guest relations, resolve issues and support restaurant success.
• Contribute to training and development plans for staff.

Skills

Front-of-house operations

Guest relations

Staff training

Budget management

Wine knowledge

Education

Hospitality management degree/diploma

Tools

POS systems

Reservation systems

Financial management tools

Job description

Our heart, head and hands play a part in everything we do. By caring about the art of hospitality and perfecting every detail, we work together to uplift the lives of others. There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of providing an unrivalled service that is greatly admired.

Kerridge’s Bar & Grill is the first London restaurant by Tom Kerridge and the Hand & Flowers team.

From Marlow we’ve brought much of our produce and inspiration to create wonderful dishes, and a relaxed and unstuffy eye for hospitality. All these have found a home in the extraordinary surroundings of Corinthia London.

If you are passionate about delivering an exquisite service within a 5-star environment, then we would like to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Assistant Restaurant Manager for Kerridge’s Bar & Grill is responsible for assisting the Restaurant Management in overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant. This role ensures that all guests receive exceptional service, while maintaining the highest standards of hospitality, food quality, and operational efficiency. The Assistant Restaurant Manager will supervise front-of-house staff, liaise with the kitchen team, and work to foster a positive and productive atmosphere in the restaurant. This role also involves managing guest relations, resolving issues, and supporting the Restaurant Management in driving the restaurant’s success.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience in a fine-dining environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of front-of-house operations, including service standards, guest relations, and restaurant procedures.
• Proficiency in restaurant management software (e.g., POS systems, reservation systems) and financial management tools.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and food safety regulations, including hygiene standards and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
• Formal qualifications in hospitality management, such as a degree or diploma in Hospitality, Restaurant Management, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Food Safety and Hygiene Certification (Level 2 or higher).
• WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) or equivalent wine knowledge is desirable for managing beverage service and pairing.
• Experience in staff training and development, including performance appraisals and career development plans for front-of-house staff.
• Financial acumen, with experience in managing budgets, controlling costs, and achieving sales targets.
• Proficiency in a second language (e.g., French, Spanish, Italian) can be beneficial in a multicultural environment and for enhancing guest communication.

ABOUT CORINTHIA

Corinthia London combines contemporary flair with traditional grandeur. We consider ourselves as London’s elegant, uplifting grand hotel, intelligently designed for modern life. Situated in the heart of London, the hotel features 279 beautiful bedrooms, including 7 penthouses and 55 suites, elegant restaurants, and bars and the largest, most breath-taking multi award-winning spa in London.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

We understand what is important to our colleagues and our benefits offering was tailored with this in mind.

• Highly competitive salary
• 29 days paid holidays per annum (inc. bank/public holidays)
• Complimentary dry cleaning of uniform
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Extensive recognition programs and length of service awards
• Enhanced pension entitlement
• Season ticket loan

Our focus is supporting your health and wellbeing and giving you more time with your family and friends by offering:

• Enhanced sick pay
• Eye test vouchers
• Access to Employee health and wellbeing programme
• Mental health and wellbeing workshops
• Discounted Salon, Spa, Food and Beverage and accommodation rates
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts across our portfolio of international hotels

We will invest in you the same way you do it with us and provide you with access to:

• Learning & Development programmes
• Apprenticeship scheme
• Complimentary English classes
• Corinthia inspired gifts for special occasions
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Colleague social events

ELIGIBILITY

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, or be able to acquire such eligibility. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.