Assistant Restaurant Manager

Hawksmoor; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant in Liverpool is seeking an exceptional Assistant Restaurant Manager to join its dedicated management team. The role involves leading shifts, developing staff, and providing outstanding hospitality while fostering an inclusive work culture. Successful candidates will bring leadership experience and a passion for the food service industry, in a company celebrated for its commitment to employee development and social responsibility.

Benefits

Refer a friend bonus

Tronc paid for all hours worked

Access to Wagestream

Discounted health and fitness benefits

Additional paid maternity and paternity leave

Income protection insurance

Free meals at work

50% off food for you and loved ones

Optional 2 paid volunteer days annually

Exclusive savings on services

28 days’ holiday

Welfare budget for healthy snacks

Extensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in restaurant management with a proven track record.
• Requires a passion for hospitality and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Skills in developing people and delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage shifts ensuring high standards of service.
• Collaborate with a large management team to enhance guest experiences.
• Support the development and growth of team members.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Communication

Education

Prior Restaurant Management Experience

Job description

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We’ve worked out the numbers for you if you’re working full-time hours, the salary package comes to £48,600.

At
Hawksmoor Liverpool, we do things differently. We believe restaurants should be
places where every detail makes people feel seen, known, and valued—turning
ordinary moments into memorable ones through the power of hospitality. That
goes for our team just as much as our guests.

We’re
looking for an exceptional Assistant Restaurant Manager to join
our large, talented management team and help us keep pushing the standard for
what brilliant hospitality looks and feels like.

You’ll
be joining a large and experienced management team—including a Head Chef, Bar
Manager, Wine Manager, Reservations Manager, and Restaurant Manager—who all
work closely to deliver outstanding service day in, day out. It’s a
collaborative, high-performance environment where clear communication is key.

Who we’re looking for:

A natural leader who brings high standards, a calm presence, and a genuine
passion for hospitality. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance
environment but understands that our culture is just as important as our
product. We’re after someone who works hard and lifts those around them - that
combination matters deeply to us.

You’ll
need prior Restaurant Manager experience and a proven track record of leading
successful shifts, developing people, and delivering exceptional service. Many
of our Assistant Managers join us from more senior roles elsewhere, drawn by
the opportunity to work with brilliant people and grow with us.

Why Hawksmoor:

Shortly after being named the best steak restaurant in the world,
we became a certified B Corp in 2022 and ranked as one of the top 100 Best
Companies to work for over 13 years. This is alongside being rated as one of
the most sustainable restaurant groups in the country and raising over £1
million for Action Against Hunger, as well as supporting several charities
closer to home.

• We take development seriously—ARMs don’t just run great shifts,
  they learn to lead.
• You’ll be supported by a collaborative senior team and a business
  that genuinely invests in its people.
• We don’t want this to be just another job. We want it to be a step
  into a long, fulfilling career.
• If you're looking for a company where the people matter as much as the
  numbers, where leadership is shaped through real support and growth, and where
  culture is built not by posters on the wall but by the people in the room—we’d
  love to hear from you.

Benefits Include:

• Refer a friend bonus from day 1
• Tronc paid for every hour you work, including breaks and holidays
• Use of Wagestream to instantly access the wages you’ve earned
• Discounted health and fitness benefits
• Additional paid maternity and paternity leave to help you care for new additions to your family
• Income protection insurance for critical illness and death benefit
• Free meals when you’re at work
• 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
• An optional 2 paid days each year for volunteering
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping, restaurants, and more
• 28 days’ holiday including service charge
• A restaurant welfare budget for healthy snacks, drinks, and support during busy times
• Extensive training and development with qualifications across Wine, H&S, Food Safety, HR, and a five-stage management programme in partnership with Watershed Management School
• Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice, and more

We strive to be an inclusive company, welcoming people of all ages, genders, identities, races, sexual orientations, and backgrounds, fostering a happy and supportive work environment.