Assistant Restaurant Manager

Goldstar Chefs; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious recruiter for hospitality in Prestwick is seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager for a fine dining Indian restaurant. The role involves ensuring high-quality customer service and operational efficiency. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and provide evidence of their right to work in the UK. Attractive salary package ranging from £31,500 to £35,000 per annum is offered along with benefits.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Employer’s workplace pension

Employee care and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• Proven experience of at least 3 years in this role plus minimum 3 years in escalating roles.
• Personal alcohol licence is required.
• Knowledge of HACCP protocols is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in efficient running of front of house operations.
• Deliver polished customer experience fitting a prestige upscale restaurant.

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent multitasking

Organisational skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Education

Industrial training in a world-renowned hospitality institute

Job description

Welcome to GOLDSTAR CHEFS, the UK's main recruitment hub for Asian themed establishments seeking high calibre international hospitality professionals from around the world and within the UK.

The UK is probably the world's biggest and most advanced global cuisine market and an attractive job market for International Chefs and Hospitality Managers. As a reputed hospitality recruiter (+ government authorised migration specialist) we are enabling talented professionals like you to be hired within UK's diverse hospitality industry sectors.

Position

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Employer

Fine Dining Indian Restaurant

Location

Prestwick, Scotland

Gross OTE Salary package

£31,500 to £35,000 per annum

Weekly working hours / days

40 to 48 hours within 5 / 6 days

Benefits & Entitlements

28 days paid holiday (pro rata) incentives, employer’s workplace pension, employee care and wellbeing initiatives + more

Responsibilities

Your role covers assisting in a variety of duties and tasks for the smooth and efficient running of front of house operation to standards and objectives of the business including administrative, customer service and other practical tasks commensurate with position. Main function is to implement delivering polished customer experience that befits a prestige upscale restaurant.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eligibility to live and work in UK
• Proven experience of at least 3 years in this role + min 3 years of prior experience in escalating job roles
• Industrial training in a world-renowned hospitality institute
• Personal alcohol licence
• Relevant Health & Safety credentials and knowledge of HACCP protocols
• Strong leadership, excellent multitasking and organisational skills
• Resident within commutable distance of up to one hour

Desired Attributes

• Be performance, achievement and results driven
• Have an eye for detail
• Have critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Possess an empathic and pleasing personality
• Able to work well with others
• A creative, energetic and passionate hospitality
• A hardworking, fastidious and conscientious individual
• Sound health and fitness
• FAST PACED AND BE ABLE TO WORK UNDER PRESSURE

Your Application

Boost your chances of being shortlisted by sending a short personal video introduction to supplement your CV. This will enhance your profile and make a positive and favourable impression. Please also send any commendations and references to hand.

This vacancy is open to worldwide as well as UK candidates. Vacancy also opens to Tier 4 UK graduates with hospitality / business relevant qualifications who seek UKVI Skilled Worker (Tier 2) visa sponsorship.

Important Notes

UK APPLICANTS: Prospective employers may ask for proof of right to work in UK (e.g., passport copy or other eligible evidence) to be sent by email or post before calling you for onsite interview. If you cannot or will not provide in advance your application may be rejected. You must produce evidence in original form at time of interview.

OVERSEAS APPLICANTS: Kindly note relevant fees/charges relating to UKVI Skilled Worker Sponsorship are borne by you (incl. travel to UK) (employer pays relevant UKVI sponsor fees). If you are eligible for the post and agree to the aforementioned in principle, we will send you full details and related costs of UK employment and visa formalities.

GOOD NEWS: UKVI Skilled Workers visa leads to eligibility for settlement in UK after 5 years. Plus, your spouse/family can also enter and reside with you on dependent visa whilst in UK. Please note aforementioned is accordance with UKVI Skilled Workers immigration rules at time of posting this ad.

Goldstar Chefs do NOT ask for upfront payment for shortlisting your CV for this vacancy.

Application Process

DUE TO EXPECTED VOLUME OF RESPONSES, WE ARE UNABLE TO DEAL WITH PHONE INQUIRIES SO PLEASE DO NOT CALL, WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF SHORTLISTED.

Goldstar Chefs are a nationwide recruitment organisation serving the UK's hospitality industry. We are also a UK government (IAA) regulated immigration adviser with specialist expertise in dealing with UKVI Skilled Workers sponsorship formalities for both employees and employers. Goldstar Chefs are a Corporate Member of The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

Closing Date

23.12.2025