Deputy Manager

Lantana Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based restaurant group is seeking a Deputy Manager who will lead shifts, train junior team members, and uphold high service standards. The ideal candidate will have prior management experience in restaurants, with a focus on fostering team excellence and ensuring customer satisfaction. Join a vibrant team that values creativity and diverse backgrounds, with opportunities for personal and career growth.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Extra day off on your birthday

50% discount at restaurants

Annual subscription to CODE app

Team meals from the menu

Support group enrollment

Celebratory team parties

Qualifications

• Previous experience in managing restaurant operations.
• Ability to train and develop junior team members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts to ensure smooth operations.
• Recruit and train staff, fostering a positive work environment.
• Accountability for customer satisfaction and team safety.
• Support General Manager in maintaining restaurant standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Customer satisfaction

Operational management

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to join us; could it be you?

We are looking to find a senior manager who has previous experience of supporting a General Manager to train junior teams, run a spotless restaurant and promote top quality and efficient service.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead with Confidence: Manage shifts with a balance of control and relaxation, ensuring smooth operations.
• Build and Inspire: Recruit, motivate, train, and retain a passionate and skilled team.
• Drive Excellence: Take accountability for customer satisfaction, team safety, and financial health.
• Support Your General Manager : Collaborate closely to maintain the high standards of our restaurant and step into their shoes when they take a deserved break.

What We’ll Be Doing In Return:

• Paying overtime!
• Developing your skills for whatever your future career might be; with us or elsewhere
• An extra day off on your birthday (or the day after….)!
• Serving team meals that are always from the menu
• Providing an annual CODE app subscription
• Giving 50% discount in any of our restaurants
• Enrolling you onto the Hospitality Action Support Group
• Celebrating with you at team parties

Lantana are a collection of Australian-founded restaurants in the heart of London. We are famous for our brunches but are incredibly proud of our entire Australian-inspired menu, not to mention our speciality coffee! We care deeply about our customers and our teams, and this has created a very special culture within the business; we would love to tell you more about it!

Why you'll love working with us :

• Team Spirit: Join a supportive, enthusiastic team
• Growth Opportunities: Develop your skills and advance your career in a nurturing environment.
• Cultural Vibes: Immerse yourself in a workplace that values creativity, diversity, and exceptional service.
• Innovative Menu: Contribute to a menu that blends the best of Australian flavours with London’s diverse culinary scene.

You must have proof of right to work in the UK to join us.

Lantana is proud to be a London business and wishes to support the communities that it operates in. It will do this by giving priority to those that live within London or Greater London, which will also have additional environmental benefits.

Lantana values a diverse workforce and believes that people from different backgrounds can bring fresh ideas, thinking and approaches to the way we work. We welcome everyone from everywhere to come and join our team. Please let us know if we can support you in any specific ways to apply to join us.