• Salary of £28,000–£32,000 per annum, plus tips.
• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Workplace pension and access to salary sacrifice schemes.
• Employee discounts 
• A supportive working culture where your ideas and development are valued.
• The opportunity to influence service standards and the continued development if the restaurant 
• Career progression and opportunities to take on greater responsibility.
• The chance to join an ambitious, independent hospitality business during an exciting period of growth.

As the Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will support the Manager in the day-to-day running of the restaurant, helping to deliver consistently high standards of food and service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading front-of-house service across breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and private dining. 
• Conducting pre-service briefings, allocating sections and ensuring the team is prepared for each service
• Maintaining high standards of hospitality and building positive relationships with guests 
• Working closely with the kitchen team to ensure effective communication and a smooth flow of service 
• Supporting the training, development and onboarding of front-of-house team members
• Managing reservations, table plans, guest flow and daily opening and closing procedures 
• Making confident food, wine and beverage recommendations to enhance the guest experience and support sales 
• Ensuring compliance with allergen procedures, licensing requirements, food safety and health and safety standards
• Contributing ideas to improve service standards, restaurant performance and overall guest experience.  

You will have previous supervisory or management experience in a restaurant, hotel or quality-focused hospitality environment, with a strong focus on delivering excellent guest experiences. You'll be a confident communicator, well organised and comfortable leading a team in a busy service environment.

A good understanding of food and beverages, commercial awareness and a positive approach to supporting and developing colleagues are also important. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential, along with a genuine interest in developing your skills and progressing your career in hospitality.