Assistant Restaurant Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in London is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager for a vibrant restaurant and bar group. Join a hands-on, high-energy team and help run busy services, organise the floor and support the wider team to ensure excellent guest experiences.

You will lead sections, run briefings, assist with rotas, recruitment and training, monitor guest satisfaction, and support stock control and commercial targets.

Qualifications

• Currently working as an Assistant Restaurant Manager, Supervisor or experienced Team Leader ready for the next step.
• Confident running a busy floor and supporting a team during service.
• Loads of personality and comfortable engaging with guests and the team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the opening and closing of the restaurant, including banking and daily procedures
• Running sections of the floor and supporting busy services
• Leading team briefings and helping organise the shift
• Supporting, motivating and developing the team
• Speaking with guests, checking satisfaction and handling any issues
• Assisting with rotas, training, recruitment and day‑to‑day administration
• Supporting the management team with stock, costs and wider commercial targets
• Making sure standards and procedures are followed consistently

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Hospitality

Hands-on

People development

Job description

ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER – VIBRANT RESTAURANT & BAR GROUP

London

Up to £40,000

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

This is a vibrant restaurant and bar group – think live music, buzzy vibes, great food and a really informal, high-energy setting. The group has tonnes of personality, and they’re looking for people who can bring that same energy to the floor.

THE ROLE:

We’re looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager who loves hospitality and wants to keep developing their management experience.

You’ll work closely with the senior management team, helping to run busy services, organise the floor and support the wider team. This is very much a hands‑on role – you’ll be visible, getting stuck into service and making sure both the team and guests are having a brilliant experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting the opening and closing of the restaurant, including banking and daily procedures
• Running sections of the floor and supporting busy services
• Leading team briefings and helping organise the shift
• Supporting, motivating and developing the team
• Speaking with guests, checking satisfaction and handling any issues
• Assisting with rotas, training, recruitment and day‑to‑day administration
• Supporting the management team with stock, costs and wider commercial targets
• Making sure standards and procedures are followed consistently

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Currently working as an Assistant Restaurant Manager, Supervisor or experienced Team Leader ready for the next step
• Confident running a busy floor and supporting a team during service
• Loads of personality and comfortable engaging with both guests and the team
• Passionate about hospitality, food and drinks
• Keen to learn, develop and progress within a growing group
• Hands‑on, flexible and happy to get stuck in