Assistant Restaurant Manager

Optime Group; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious private members’ club in Henley-on-Thames is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead a dedicated front-of-house team. The ideal candidate will have prior management experience in hospitality and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will support the Food & Beverage Manager in ensuring outstanding service quality. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Complimentary meals on duty

Access to selected club facilities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager or similar role in premium hospitality.
• Strong leadership skills and hands-on approach.
• Exceptional attention to detail and passion for five-star service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations with the Food & Beverage Manager.
• Lead the team, maintaining high service standards.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Leadership and communication

Attention to detail

Hospitality service

Operational efficiency

Job description

Assistant Restaurant Manager– £31,500 per annum – Immediate Start – Henley-on-Thames

Optime Group is delighted to be recruiting a Assistant Restaurant Manager on behalf of a prestigious private members’ club based in Henley-on-Thames.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and service-driven hospitality professional to join a highly regarded venue, supporting the Food & Beverage Manager in delivering exceptional dining experiences and leading a dedicated front-of-house team.

What’s on offer:

• Salary: £31,500 per annum
• Start: Immediate
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Henley-on-Thames
• Schedule: Rotational shifts including evenings and weekends
• Benefits: Professional development opportunities, complimentary meals on duty, staff fund, and access to selected club facilities
• Live in position available

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Food & Beverage Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations.
• Lead the team by example, maintaining the highest levels of service and hospitality at all times.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all restaurant activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement in service quality, guest experience, and operational efficiency.
• Support training and development of the restaurant team to uphold excellence in delivery and presentation.
• Act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, initiative, and an unwavering commitment to guest satisfaction.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager, Floor Manager, or similar leadership role within a premium hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a hands-on approach.
• Exceptional attention to detail and passion for five-star service.
• Flexible and reliable, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Proactive and motivated to enhance both team performance and guest experience.

If you’re a hospitality professional looking to step into a leadership role in one of Henley’s most respected venues, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team that prides itself on delivering excellence every day.

You must be eligible to work in the UK

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.