Assistant Restaurant Manager

Langosteria; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Langosteria group in London is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the smooth running of our fine dining restaurant. You will lead the Front of House team, uphold service standards and deliver outstanding guest experiences.

You'll collaborate with the Restaurant Manager and Kitchen, ensure smooth service, seating, and guest relations, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-end environment with a hands-on leadership approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within fine dining or high-end hospitality.
• Strong leadership with ability to motivate and support a team.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills; hands-on operations.
• Guest-oriented and able to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Front of House team, coordinating and developing staff.
• Maintain service excellence and guarantee an outstanding guest experience.
• Oversee daily operations: service planning, opening/closing, stock control, hygiene.
• Enhance guest relations with warm welcomes, seating, and handling feedback.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager and Kitchen to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Guest relations

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Hands-on operations

Bilingual English/Italian

French a plus

Job description

Are you passionate about fine dining and creating unforgettable guest experiences? We’re looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our team and support the smooth running of our restaurant, from dining room operations to guest relations.

What you’ll do:

• Support and lead the team – assist in coordinating, supervising and developing the Front of House team, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Ensure service excellence – maintain the highest service standards and guarantee an outstanding experience for every guest.
• Oversee daily operations – support the planning and management of service, including preparation, opening and closing procedures, stock control and hygiene standards.
• Enhance guest relations – ensure a warm welcome, oversee table allocation and handle guest requests and feedback with care and professionalism.
• Collaborate across departments – work closely with the Restaurant Manager and Kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Who you are:

• You have proven experience in a similar role within fine dining or high-end hospitality.
• You have strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and support a team.
• You have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on approach to operations.
• You are guest-oriented, approachable and able to remain calm under pressure.
• You are fluent in Italian and English (B2+); French (B1+) is considered a plus.

Why Langosteria?

• Be part of an internationally recognized fine dining brand
• Work with a passionate, high-performing team
• Grow your career in a supportive environment where leadership truly matters