Assistant Restaurant Manager — Lead Global Flavors

Highcross Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Umami World Kitchen in Leicester is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations and support the management team in delivering exceptional guest service.

You will lead both front-of-house and back-of-house teams, assist with training, scheduling, cost control, and ensuring health and safety compliance. A proactive approach to guest satisfaction and team development is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or assistant management role in hospitality/food service.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills with a focus on service excellence.
• Good financial awareness and ability to manage costs and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Assist General Manager in daily restaurant operations and staff oversight.
• Lead front-of-house and back-of-house teams to maintain high service standards.
• Support staff training, scheduling, and performance management to reduce turnover.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Training

Financial Acumen

Customer Service

Operations Knowledge

POS Systems

Scheduling

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Umami World Kitchen in Leicester is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations and support the management team in delivering exceptional guest service.

You will lead both front-of-house and back-of-house teams, assist with training, scheduling, cost control, and ensuring health and safety compliance. A proactive approach to guest satisfaction and team development is essential.