Hospitality Leader: Assistant Manager, High‑Energy Service

Wildwood Restaurants Ltd; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildwood Restaurants Ltd is seeking an Assistant Manager in Salisbury. You will lead a vibrant front-of-house team, drive guest-centric service, and ensure seamless restaurant and bar operations.

The role emphasizes energy, charisma, and meticulous standards across service, presentation, and guest experience. You will be the face of a busy venue, managing shifts, recruitment, and day-to-day operations while upholding the Wildwood hospitality ethos.

Qualifications

• Personality-driven leadership and guest focus.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a front-of-house team.
• Willingness to work on the floor and with guests.
• Attention to detail in service, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Capability to juggle restaurant and bar operations.

Responsibilities

• Run high-energy services with genuine hospitality.
• Lead and support the front-of-house team.
• Drive footfall and sales through engagement and tasters.
• Handle people-related tasks: recruitment, training, wellbeing, performance.
• Manage stock, orders, and supplier relationships.

Skills

Charismatic leadership

Team motivation

Hands-on host

Detail oriented

Multi-site operations

Job description

Wildwood Restaurants Ltd is seeking an Assistant Manager in Salisbury. You will lead a vibrant front-of-house team, drive guest-centric service, and ensure seamless restaurant and bar operations.

The role emphasizes energy, charisma, and meticulous standards across service, presentation, and guest experience. You will be the face of a busy venue, managing shifts, recruitment, and day-to-day operations while upholding the Wildwood hospitality ethos.