Assistant Restaurant Manager

Strand Palace Hotel; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to create memorable guest experiences in the heart of London. This role involves overseeing restaurant operations, maintaining high service standards, and training staff to deliver exceptional service. Join a vibrant team that values creativity and quality interactions, while enjoying a range of benefits including career development opportunities and flexible access to earned wages. If you are passionate about hospitality and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career development courses

Access to earned wages via Wagestream

Free meals during shifts

‘Introduce a Friend’ bonus

Free laundry and dry cleaning

Free Yoga classes

Paid time off on your birthday

Regular social outings

Paid volunteering day

Life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in the hospitality industry.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high service standards and team productivity.
• Train staff on service excellence and operational procedures.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Management

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Education

Hospitality Management Degree

Relevant Certifications

Job description

Develop your career at Strand Palace—Great Place to Work 2024 & British HR Awards "Best overall People Experience 2025" Winner

Join our team at Strand Palace, located in the heart of central London. We are looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all guests and ensure their experience is memorable. Help us bring our mission of ‘Serving London Love’ to life!

About Strand Palace

Part of London & Regional Hotels, Strand Palace is one of London’s largest independent hotels. We have been welcoming guests from all corners of the UK and worldwide since 1909. Right in the heart of London, all 788 guest rooms, lobby, restaurant, and bar are refurbished to a modern and contemporary style inspired by the hotel's popular art deco era in the 1920's.

About L+R Hotels

L+R Hotels is a highly motivated, family-owned global hotel investment and management company, committed to delivering excellent hospitality and creating long-term sustainable value. The company owns an extensive portfolio, with approximately 21,500 bedrooms across 90 hotels in the UK, Continental Europe, the US, and the Caribbean.

Your Benefits

Working at Strand Palace has its perks. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Career paths with paid learning & development courses, including apprenticeships
• Access your earned wages whenever you need them via Wagestream – no need to wait for payday!
• Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner on every shift
• ‘Introduce a Friend’ bonus scheme earning you up to £300
• Free laundry and dry cleaning to save you money
• Free Yoga classes
• ½ day paid time off on your birthday
• Regular social outings and parties (think team nights out at activity bars in London with free drinks, food, and lots of fun!)
• Paid volunteering day
• Life assurance scheme
• 24-hour access to free and confidential employee assistance helplines (from financial and legal advice to counselling and well-being support)
• North Bank discount card
• Cashback plan for dental, vision & physiotherapy
• 50% off food and drink in the hotel bar and restaurant for you and your friends/family
• Discounted room rates for you and your friends/family at Strand Palace
• Additional access to discounted room rates at hotels worldwide, including L+R Hotels

What You Will Be Doing

• Ensure efficient front and back of house restaurant operations, as well as maintain high team productivity
• Ensure the highest service standards are maintained, complaints, if any, are dealt with quickly and effectively
• Maintain the outlet’s revenue, profitability, quality goals and service standards
• Train new and current employees on standard operating procedures and service excellence

What We’re Looking For

• A person who naturally goes above and beyond to create unforgettable guest experiences
• Passion to deliver excellent service
• Confidence in talking to guests in a professional manner
• Previous experience preferable

What We’re About

Awarded a Great Place to Work – At Strand Palace, we foster a vibrant culture that thrives on quality interactions, exceptional service, and a touch of fun in our daily endeavours. We define ourselves by qualities such as confident, creative and personable. If these traits align with your personality, then Strand Palace is the perfect fit for you.
From staff-themed lunches, sponsored charity walks, and freshly baked cakes to the Executive Team serving a hot breakfast to our teams and our Town Hall presentations each month, we have a calendar of well-being events for our team that help us take a break and get to know other departments within the hotel.
Strand Palace is committed to providing a sustainable future for its staff and the planet. For two consecutive years, Strand Palace has received the Green Key award and is a part of the Future Plus programme, which works towards activating and implementing initiatives for the hotel to support the environment, social responsibility, economic impact, diversity and inclusion, and climate.

Want to start your journey with Strand Palace today?

Apply now to join the team.