Assistant Restaurant Manager – Michelin Star – London

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A top hospitality recruitment agency in London seeks an Assistant Restaurant Manager to support daily operations in a high-energy restaurant. The role requires a polished professional with experience in a quality, ingredient-led establishment. Key responsibilities include leading the team, ensuring high standards, and enhancing guest relations. The right candidate will thrive in a creative, fast-paced environment. This position offers excellent progression and development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent career progression

Company pension

2.5-3 days off per week

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-quality, ingredient-led restaurant.
• Ability to lead by example and maintain high standards.
• Calm and professional approach to daily issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager with daily operations.
• Run the restaurant in the manager's absence.
• Ensure guest relations and staff development.

Skills

Team leadership

High-quality restaurant experience

Conflict resolution

Job description

Step into a flagship London restaurant from one of the UK’s most celebrated chefs, a high-energy destination known for inventive British cuisine and award-winning experiences.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.

This is a restaurant where creativity hits you the moment you walk through the door. The dining room hums with energy, with an open kitchen and glowing pass presenting visually stunning plates.

Service is fast, slick, and full of personality — not old-school formal, but sharp, dynamic, and emotionally intelligent.

Guests come expecting theatre, storytelling, and a sense of occasion. Nothing is generic, every detail is intentional, every interaction matters.

This is the kind of place that attracts hospitality professionals who love standards, love energy, love craft — and who want to be part of a team at the very top of its game.

Benefits

• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• 48 hour contract, 2.5-3 days off per week
• Company pension

You’ll support the Restaurant Manager with day-to-day operations, staff development, guest relations, and maintaining the high standards that make this restaurant one of the capital’s most talked-about dining destinations.

They are looking for a confident, polished hospitality professional with experience at a high-quality, ingredient-led restaurant and someone who thrives in a creative, energetic environment and enjoys being hands‑on during service.

Role: Assistant Restaurant Manager

As Assistant Restaurant Manager you will:

• Report directly to the Restaurant Manager and run the restaurant in their absence
• Have a friendly, yet professional persona
• Have experience of working within an establishment that focuses on fresh food
• Be a strong team player and be able to lead by example to ensure your high standards filter through your team
• Have a passion for food, have lots of flair and be able to deal with day‑to‑day issues calmly and professionally

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join a friendly and professional team at a renowned London establishment.

Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you’ll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.

Contact

• Contact: Caroline Wright
• Reference: 08238

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Company Registration Number: 06694061
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