Assistant Restaurant Manager

About the Role

This pivotal role in a thriving company offers substantial benefits and opportunities for career advancement. As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will be integral to running the restaurant alongside the Restaurant Manager, actively leading shifts, managing teams, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead your team proactively during shifts, setting performance standards and pace.
• Assist the Restaurant Manager with sales, cost control, and overall business performance.
• Deliver outstanding guest experiences consistently, prioritizing customer satisfaction.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate team members to maximize their potential.
• Create and nurture a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Take charge decisively during critical moments to ensure smooth operations.

Required Skills and Qualities

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership abilities with confidence in managing people.
• Commercial awareness and professionalism.
• Energy, resilience, and a hands-on approach to work.
• Positive attitude with a focus on team growth and morale.

Benefits and Perks

• Potential to earn up to £7,000 annually in bonuses, paid biannually, based on restaurant sales, profit, and personal performance.
• Access to IGNITE career progression pathways and the THRIVE learning platform for personal development.
• 28 days of paid holiday including bank holidays.
• Discounts on various retail brands and 70% off food and beverages for you plus up to five guests.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing friends who join management roles.
• Flexible access to wages through the Stream platform outside of payday.
• Discounts on gym memberships (10%) and participation in a Cycle to Work scheme.
• One paid day annually to volunteer for community causes.
• Free mortgage advice and an Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support.
• A pension scheme to support financial future planning.

Additional Information

This company is recognized as a top employer with high employee engagement scores and a commitment to an inclusive and supportive work environment. They are a Disability Confident employer, welcoming applications from diverse candidates and providing reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment. Ethical recruitment standards are strictly maintained, with no fees required from applicants, and all candidates must submit their own applications with valid documentation.