Riverside Assistant Manager - Café, Bar & Events

Waterfront Cafe, Bar and Bistro; Benson; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Waterfront Café | Bar | Bistro is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager in Benson to help lead day-to-day operations, ensuring customers receive excellent food and hospitality. You will work with the management team to supervise shifts, uphold standards of service, and drive profitability across café, restaurant, bar, pizza and events.

We offer a competitive salary and a full-time, permanent role with training and opportunities for progression, along with a riverside working environment in

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality supervisor/assistant management role.
• Confident leading a team and running shifts.
• Hands-on, organised and commercially aware.
• Passionate about customer service.
• Knowledgeable about food safety and hospitality standards.
• Positive, reliable and able to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team during busy shifts.
• Maintain high standards of service, food quality, cleanliness and food safety.
• Support schedule, labour control, stock, ordering and waste reduction.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Deal confidently with customer queries and complaints.
• Help drive sales, upselling and overall profitability.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of the business when the Store Manager is not on site.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Shift management

Customer service

Team coaching

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Waterfront Café | Bar | Bistro is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager in Benson to help lead day-to-day operations, ensuring customers receive excellent food and hospitality. You will work with the management team to supervise shifts, uphold standards of service, and drive profitability across café, restaurant, bar, pizza and events.

We offer a competitive salary and a full-time, permanent role with training and opportunities for progression, along with a riverside working environment in