Assistant Restaurant Manager - Newbury - £36,000

COREcruitment; Newbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager for its flagship location in Newbury. The successful candidate will assist the General Manager with operational tasks while ensuring exceptional service and effective team leadership. This role offers a competitive salary, staff meals, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Staff meals on duty

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Career progression within a growing hospitality group

Employee discounts across venues

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supervisory or assistant management role.
• Passionate about hospitality, committed to customer service.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth service delivery.
• Manage and train front-of-house team members.
• Handle customer feedback and resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Job description

Salary: Up to £36,000 (inclusive of service charge)

Location: Newbury

COREcruitment is looking for a driven and experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to join a leading restaurant group known for its dynamic service style, quality-driven menus, and stylish dining environments.Based at one of the group’s flagship locations, the successful candidate will support the General Manager in all aspects of the operation, playing a key role in maintaining service excellence and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the restaurant, ensuring smooth service delivery and exceptional guest experiences.
• Lead by example on the floor, maintaining high standards in service, presentation, and communication.
• Manage, train, and motivate front-of-house team members, fostering a positive and high-performance culture.
• Handle customer feedback with professionalism and poise, resolving issues efficiently and constructively.
• Assist with rota planning, stock control, ordering, and adherence to health and safety protocols.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure seamless coordination between FOH and BOH.
• Contribute to achieving sales and profitability targets through upselling, promotions, and guest engagement.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a supervisory or assistant management role within a high-volume, quality-led restaurant.
• Passionate about hospitality and committed to delivering outstanding customer service.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and develop others.
• Sound understanding of operational controls including P&L, labour management, and compliance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining calm and control.
• Flexibility to work across a 7-day operation, including weekends and evenings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £36,000 (inclusive of service charge)
• Staff meals on duty
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing hospitality group
• Employee discounts across venues

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please contact Stuart Hills on 0207 790 2666