Assistant Restaurant Manager

Hosco; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established restaurant seeks a Restaurant Assistant Manager to ensure efficient daily operations. This role involves managing staff, ordering supplies, and ensuring a high-quality dining experience. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a commitment to customer service. Join a reputed company that values hospitality excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Restaurant Assistant Manager or similar role in hospitality is required.
• Availability to work during opening hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Familiarity with management software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Research and negotiate with food suppliers.
• Supervise kitchen and wait staff.
• Prepare shift schedules and process payroll.

Skills

Customer service attitude

Strong communication

Team management

Good math

Education

High school diploma

Hospitality certification

Tools

OpenTable

PeachWorks

Job description

About the job

Restaurant Assistant Manager responsibilities include:

• Researching new wholesale food suppliers and negotiating prices
• Calculating future needs in kitchenware and equipment and placing orders as needed
• Managing and storing vendors’ contracts and invoices
• Overseeing restaurant staff performance, ensuring quality dining

Job brief

We are looking for a Restaurant Assistant Manager to ensure all daily activities run smoothly and efficiently. Responsibilities include ordering kitchen utensils and equipment based on needs, managing contracts and payroll, and supervising staff performance. The ideal candidate should be familiar with restaurant operations, have a good understanding of customer service, and be available to work during opening hours, including weekends and holidays. Ultimately, you will help minimize operating costs, boost employee retention, and deliver a positive dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Research new wholesale food suppliers and negotiate prices
• Calculate future needs in kitchenware and equipment and place orders as needed
• Manage and store vendors’ contracts and invoices
• Coordinate communication between front and back of house staff
• Prepare shift schedules
• Process payroll for all restaurant staff
• Supervise kitchen and wait staff, providing assistance as needed
• Keep detailed records of costs and revenues
• Arrange onboarding for new employees, including training and uniforms
• Monitor compliance with safety and hygiene regulations
• Gather guest feedback and recommend menu improvements

Requirements and skills

• Experience as a Restaurant Assistant Manager or similar role in hospitality
• Familiarity with management software like OpenTable and PeachWorks
• Good math and reporting skills
• Customer service attitude
• Strong communication and team management abilities
• Availability to work during opening hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends
• High school diploma; hospitality certification is a plus

The company

Founded in 1931 by Giuseppe Cipriani, Harry's Bar in Venice is a symbol of simple luxury and legendary service. Recognized as a national landmark by the Italian Ministry for Cultural Affairs in 2001, Harry's Bar has become a global hospitality icon, renowned for its distinguished venues and impeccable service. The Cipriani legacy continues to uphold the values of genuine service and devotion.

Additional details

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Full-time
• Starting time: Immediate start

About Hosco: Hosco empowers the hospitality industry by connecting, inspiring, and providing opportunities to professionals worldwide.