Assistant Restaurant Manager - Fine Dining

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in London is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager for a renowned fine dining restaurant. You will lead shifts on the floor, welcome guests and support the team to ensure flawless service, even at busy times.

You'll work closely with the Restaurant Manager and General Manager, taking ownership of the floor and helping craft an experience that brings guests back. A hands-on leader with strong wine knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Restaurant Manager or senior floor manager in fine dining.
• Strong guest focus with ability to remain calm during peak service.
• WSET Level 2 or equivalent wine knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts from the floor, ensuring smooth and attentive service.
• Know guests, handle requests and resolve issues thoughtfully.
• Coach front-of-house team and develop their skills.
• Assist with rotas, recruitment and training for service readiness.
• Collaborate with kitchen and management to keep standards consistent.
• Monitor labour, costs and daily reporting to support profitability.

Skills

Guest relations

Leadership

Staff coaching

Cost control

Education

WSET Level 2

Job description

ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER – FINE DINING
London
Up to £53,000 (inclusive of TRONC)

I’m working with a fantastic fine dining restaurant in London looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join its leadership team. This is a role for someone who loves being in the middle of service: welcoming guests, supporting the team and making sure everything runs beautifully, even when the restaurant is at its busiest.

You’ll work closely with the Restaurant Manager and General Manager, taking real ownership of the floor and helping to create the kind of experience that brings guests back.

THE ROLE

• Lead shifts from the floor, keeping service smooth, organised and attentive without making it feel scripted.
• Get to know your guests, handle requests with confidence and make sure any issues are resolved thoughtfully.
• Coach the front of house team through service, giving clear direction and helping them build their skills and confidence.
• Support with rotas, recruitment and training, making sure the team is set up properly for each service.
• Work closely with the kitchen and wider management team to keep communication strong and standards consistent.
• Help manage labour, costs and daily reporting, with a clear understanding of how great service supports a successful restaurant.

WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR

• Assistant Restaurant Manager experience within a fine dining restaurant, or a strong senior floor manager ready for that next step.
• A warm, polished approach and the confidence to build genuine relationships with guests.
• Someone who notices the details, stays calm under pressure and knows when to step in and support the team.
• Strong food and wine knowledge, with WSET Level 2 as a minimum.
• A hands‑on leader who takes pride in developing people and delivering excellent service every day.