Assistant Restaurant Manager — Lead Shifts & Elevate Guests

The Columbo Group; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off across all Columbo venues

Free access to events and festivals

Columbo Academy training and dev

Hero of the Month recognition with a+1

Generous referral scheme

Global industry trips for top perform­

Nest pension scheme

Job summary

The Blues Kitchen in London (The Columbo Group venue) is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the Restaurant Manager, lead the team, and uphold high standards across shifts. This role offers a clear path to senior leadership within a vibrant hospitality environment.

You’ll drive service quality, train staff, and collaborate on guest experience, food, and overall operations while developing recruitment and team growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or management role within hospitality.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Focus on quality, consistency and team development.
• Desire to grow into a senior management role.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the restaurant.
• Lead shifts and manage the team.
• Drive service, food and guest experience standards.
• Train and develop team members.
• Handle guest feedback professionally.
• Support recruitment and team development.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Organisational skills

Guest experience focus

Job description

The Blues Kitchen in London (The Columbo Group venue) is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the Restaurant Manager, lead the team, and uphold high standards across shifts. This role offers a clear path to senior leadership within a vibrant hospitality environment.

You’ll drive service quality, train staff, and collaborate on guest experience, food, and overall operations while developing recruitment and team growth initiatives.