Assistant Restaurant Manager Fallow London Competitive industry pay

Roe Restaurant; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Continuous Learning & Development (W.S

Leadership courses

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff meals

Job summary

Fallow is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to support daily operations in a high-end, fast-paced environment in Greater London. You will lead front-of-house teams, uphold hospitality standards, and contribute to profitability while maintaining sustainability values.

Helpful candidates will have proven experience in similar roles, strong leadership, guest-centric service, and the ability to thrive under pressure with a proactive, hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Restaurant Manager or similar role in a high-end, fast-paced restaurant.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and manage teams effectively.
• Passion for hospitality, with a guest-centric mindset and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team in leading and developing the front-of-house team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Assist in overseeing daily operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and exceptional service standards.
• Actively contribute to cost control, budgeting, and revenue optimization efforts.
• Support recruitment, training, and staff development to maintain a highly engaged and skilled team.
• Work closely with the kitchen and senior leadership team to refine and innovate the guest experience.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, licensing, and operational standards.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure the highest quality of ingredients and products.
• Lead by example with a hands-on approach, supporting team members in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Job description

Fallow was founded by three individuals in May 2019, two chefs Jack Croft and William Murray, and career hospitality entrepreneur James Robson. The essence of this combination makes up much of Fallows DNA, where conscious culinary creativity meets hospitality experience and passion. Fallow’s permanent home in St James’s market was established in November 2021 and has since attracted a string of awards including both the Marie Claire and GQ 'sustainable restaurant of the year' and the Caterer award for 'best new restaurant'.

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the management team in overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant. You will ensure seamless service, maintain high standards of hospitality, and contribute to the development of a motivated and efficient team. You will also help drive profitability, uphold our sustainability values, and enhance the overall guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management team in leading and developing the front-of-house team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Assist in overseeing daily operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and exceptional service standards.
• Actively contribute to cost control, budgeting, and revenue optimization efforts.
• Support recruitment, training, and staff development to maintain a highly engaged and skilled team.
• Work closely with the kitchen and senior leadership team to refine and innovate the guest experience.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, licensing, and operational standards.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure the highest quality of ingredients and products.
• Lead by example with a hands-on approach, supporting team members in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

About You

• Proven experience as an Assistant Restaurant Manager or similar role in a high-end, fast-paced restaurant.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and manage teams effectively.
• Passion for hospitality, with a guest-centric mindset and excellent interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to a dynamic working environment.
• Commitment to sustainability and innovation, aligned with Fallow’s ethos.

The benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Career progression.
• Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses.
• Wellbeing initiatives.
• Reward and recognition schemes.
• Free welcome lunch for you and a guest.
• 50% restaurant discounts across the group.
• 25% Friends and Family discounts.
• 50% discount on company retail.
• Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials.
• Staff meal during your shift.
• Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment.
• Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment).
• Sabbaticals (after three years employment).
• Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night.

At FALLOW, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well-known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.