Restaurant Assistant Manager

Stratford International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym discounts

Monthly wellbeing challenges

Discounts in F&B

Room discounts across Marriott portfolio

Bike to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Job summary

The Stratford International is seeking a proactive Restaurant Assistant Manager to lead its F&B team. In this role, you'll assist management, motivate staff, and ensure high-quality service at our bar. You'll drive the outlet's success, ensuring financial and product excellence.

The ideal candidate will have experience in hospitality, a positive attitude, and a passion for customer service. The role also offers exciting workplace benefits, including gym discounts, training opportunities, and events that foster a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Friendly, approachable, and possess a positive attitude.
• Passionate about offering personal and caring customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist management and direct the team.
• Drive the financial success of the outlet.
• Motivate the team and ensure company standards are met.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Job description

The Stratford is a 145-bedroom design-led hotel set within Manhattan Loft Gardens, a 42-storey skyscraper which also features 248 loft apartments, three sky terraces, two restaurants, three bars and four event rooms. The building is located within walking distance from Stratford International Station and Westfield Shopping Centre.

At The Stratford we do things a little differently, we value authenticity and encourage our team to bring their personality to work.

Teamwork and collaboration are our greatest assets. We work together to create unforgettable experiences for our guests and ourselves. We work hard and play harder! You will often find our teams out socialising together – we truly believe that a friendly workplace is a happier workplace.

We are looking for a proactive and driven Restaurant Assistant Manager to join our F&B team.

What you’ll do…

• Assist management and provide direction to the team
• Assist in department’s performance quality of service and product delivered on property
• Drive the success of the outlet, both financially and critically
• Motivate the team and be a role model
• Assist the management in running the operations of the bar smoothly and offering personal and outstanding service to our guests
• Oversee the bar whilst on service, ensuring company standards are met
• Liaise between the kitchen and waiting teams

What we are looking for…

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Friendly, approachable, and with a positive attitude always
• Passionate about offering personal and caring customer service that will make guests come back for more
• Organised and proactive with a keen eye for detail
• Reliable team player, that managers and colleagues can count on
• Growth mindset that continuously look for ways to improve our guests and colleagues experience
• Embrace the opportunity, get involved and add to our awesome company culture while having fun

What’s in it for you…

• Gym discounts and wellness classes
• Monthly wellbeing challenges, trekking activities and sporting events
• Bi-annual theme parties
• Monthly birthday celebrations and ‘have one on us’ team drinks
• Treat yourself with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partner Westfield Stratford City
• Freshly cooked food during your shift
• Discounts of up to 50% off in F&B in our hotel
• Room discounts across the Marriott portfolio
• Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work
• Opportunity to join and participate in our unique GROW academy
• Bike to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Experience stay in the hotel to enjoy with a plus one
• Wagestream – offering you a range of features, including up to 50% of salary stream before pay date, saving pot and financial advice
• Recommend a friend scheme, giving you the possibility to earn up to £500 for individual referral
• ‘Star of the Month’ and ‘Star of the Year’ awards
• Vitality At Work after 2 years’ service
• A supportive, people-focused culture