Assistant Manager

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Manager to join our hospitality team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for food and beverage service, and proven experience in supervising and managing restaurant or hotel operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant environment where excellent customer service and operational excellence are paramount. The Assistant Manager will support the management team in ensuring smooth daily operations, maintaining high standards of food safety and quality, and fostering a positive team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily restaurant or hotel operations, ensuring high standards of service and efficiency


• Supervise staff including servers, kitchen personnel, and baristas, providing guidance and support to foster teamwork


• Support food preparation and cooking activities as needed, ensuring consistency with company standards


• Monitor food safety protocols and ensure compliance with health regulations


• Manage customer relations, addressing any concerns promptly to ensure guest satisfaction


• Assist in training new staff members and conducting performance evaluations


• Coordinate with the kitchen team on food production, presentation, and quality control


• Ensure cleanliness and organisation of the work environment in line with health and safety standards


• Support inventory management, including stock control of ingredients and supplies


• Contribute to menu planning alongside culinary staff, incorporating current trends and customer preferences

Skills

• Proven supervising experience within a restaurant or hospitality setting


• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate a diverse team


• Extensive knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and food safety regulations


• Experience in food production, kitchen operations, or culinary roles is highly desirable


• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively


• Good communication skills for liaising with staff and guests alike


• Previous experience in hospitality roles such as serving or barista work is advantageous


• Familiarity with hotel or restaurant management systems is beneficial


• Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in busy environments

This position offers an engaging environment for those passionate about hospitality management. Candidates should be organised, proactive, and committed to delivering exceptional service. Prior experience in supervising teams within a culinary or hospitality context will be highly valued.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000\.00\-£33,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Free parking

Work Location: In person

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