Restaurant Assistant Manager - Leadership & Growth

Cosmo; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

COSMO is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join our Oxford restaurant and support daily operations, staff supervision, and the overall guest experience.

You will work closely with the General Manager to ensure service excellence, manage scheduling, training, cost controls, and compliance with food safety standards.

This role demands flexible hours, strong leadership, and the ability to motivate a diverse team to deliver COSMO’s renowned hospitality during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations and customer service.
• Ability to manage costs and budgets.
• Proficient with POS systems and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in daily restaurant operations.
• Oversee front-of-house and ensure high service standards.
• Lead staff training and performance management.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls.
• Create staff schedules and optimize labor costs.
• Handle guest concerns professionally.

Skills

Leadership

Restaurant operations

Staff training

Financial acumen

Customer service

Scheduling & rostering

Problem solving

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Job description

COSMO is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join our Oxford restaurant and support daily operations, staff supervision, and the overall guest experience.

You will work closely with the General Manager to ensure service excellence, manage scheduling, training, cost controls, and compliance with food safety standards.

This role demands flexible hours, strong leadership, and the ability to motivate a diverse team to deliver COSMO’s renowned hospitality during peak periods.