Wine-Driven Assistant Restaurant Manager | Fine Dining

United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Team meals before service

Work/life balance

Coaching & progression planning

30% staff discount

Uniform provided

29 days holiday (incl. birthday)

Job summary

Alba Restaurant in Knightsbridge is seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager with a strong wine background to join our team and help deliver an exceptional dining experience. You will work closely with the Restaurant Manager to lead a front-of-house team, champion wine service, and drive guest satisfaction while safeguarding service standards during busy lunch and dinner periods.

With a focus on Piedmont and Italian wines, you will guide guests through pairing recommendations and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Assistant Restaurant Manager or Head Waiter/Supervisor in fine dining.
• Strong wine knowledge and experience guiding guests through wine lists.
• Excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager in daily operations and guest service.
• Lead and develop the front-of-house team to maintain high service standards.
• Lead wine service, pairing recommendations and wine sales.
• Collaborate with kitchen and sommelier to deliver cohesive guest experiences.

Skills

Wine knowledge & service

Team leadership

Guest experience

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Wine pairing

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Alba Restaurant in Knightsbridge is seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager with a strong wine background to join our team and help deliver an exceptional dining experience. You will work closely with the Restaurant Manager to lead a front-of-house team, champion wine service, and drive guest satisfaction while safeguarding service standards during busy lunch and dinner periods.

With a focus on Piedmont and Italian wines, you will guide guests through pairing recommendations and