Restaurant Assistant Manager - Full time

The Restaurant Recruiter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment firm is seeking a Restaurant Assistant Manager for a busy Cafe & Cocktail Bar in London. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a passion for hospitality, with a proven track record in reputable establishments. This role offers competitive salary and clear career progression in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate and enthusiastic about work.
• Experienced in reputable bars and restaurants.
• Progressed through various roles within hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Train, develop, and lead a team effectively.
• Align with and promote brand values.
• Address challenges and drive performance daily.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Building

Hospitality Experience

Problem Solving

Job description

Restaurant Assistant Manager - £37,500 to £40,000 per year - Upper St Martin’s Ln, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9FB

(Floor Manager / Duty Manager)

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a strong Restaurant Floor Manager to support a large Cafe & Cocktail Bar with a team of over 170 staff.

The role is ideal for an experienced AGM in a smaller restaurant aiming to develop into a larger independent brand, or an accomplished Assistant Manager from a high footfall, high street brand.

The Business:

Our restaurant and cocktail bar is busy, very busy. We have 5 locations in London, with a 6th opening soon, as well as locations in Birmingham, Manchester, and Edinburgh.

We operate a large, multi-floor restaurant and cocktail bar, open from breakfast through dinner, closing at midnight. Our teams are employed on full-time contracts, and we offer clear career progression, development plans, and an energetic culture for like-minded professionals. Our venues seat around 300-400 guests across 2, 3, or 4 floors, with a cocktail bar serving nearly 1500 guests daily.

You must be:

• Passionate, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about your work
• A natural leader, coach, and mentor, with a hands-on, lead-from-the-front attitude
• A great communicator and team builder, capable of establishing relationships at all levels
• Self-aware, able to handle challenges, and understand expectations from your team
• Experienced in reputable bars and restaurants, with a consistent track record
• Progressed through various roles within hospitality

Be able to:

• Train, develop, and lead a team effectively
• Showcase your achievements in bars and restaurants
• Align with and promote brand values, defining a values-led business
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate self-awareness
• Lead a large team and uphold high standards
• Understand key P&L areas relevant to your role
• Address challenges and drive performance daily
• Possess bar and wine knowledge

We are a candidate-driven business. We will have a quick chat to understand your aspirations and present opportunities that may suit you. We may also discuss other roles that could interest you.

We partner with values-led clients with strong growth strategies to open new venues and develop their teams.

Speak soon.

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