Assistant Restaurant Manager

ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER - POPULAR RETAIL VENUE - 38 HOUR CONTRACT - DAY SHIFTS ONLY - PREMANENT POSITION - CIRCA 30,000- NEAR FERNDOWN

Leisure Solutions specialise in the recruitment of Leisure and Hospitality professionals across the UK, working with a range of businesses to attract the right people, helping businesses thrive and improving lives.

We are assisting in the recruitment of an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join this vey popular and busy venue, situated within a retail outlet.

This 3m+ venue trades during the day offering a variety of food from full breakfasts, pizza's, sandwiches and full meals, trading between 9 to 5, it has an exceptionally high footfall and can seat up to 350 people.

In addition, the venue also has a private function room for hire, which is managed by the restaurant team. Working very closely with the Restaurant Manager and deputising for them in their absence, you will:

• Control the day-to-day operations on the restaurant floor, ensuring that service runs smoothly throughout the day
• Manage a team of circa 80 team members across front and back of house
• Take control of recruitment, training and team development, handling any staffing issues as and when they arise
• Form part of the overall management team for the business, providing duty management responsibilities as required
• Deal with suppliers and ensure accurate stock control across the business
• Deal with guests, resolve any queries and complaints that could arise
• Look at potential growth streams, working with the Restaurant Manager to promote the business
• Plan and manage staffing requirements for the business, controlling costs and spend for the business

This role requires an experienced Restaurant operator who has gained experience within a busy restaurant environment. You will have managed good sized teams and

• Have excellent communication and engagement skills
• Be supportive, with a focus on team development and training
• Have a hands-on approach to customer service
• Be able to plan and manage teams in a professional manner
• Have gained experience in a high volume establishment

Working for a well-established business, you will become part of a well supported and secure business that offers development and growth. In return for your service they are offering:

• A starting salary of circa 30,000 (doe) for a 38 hour contract
• Trading times of 9am to 5pm (so no late nights)
• Paid overtime
• Company discount, including the retail departments
• Standard benefits, with increasing annual holiday allowance depending on length of service
• Free parking
• Staff uniform

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established business. For further information please submit a current CV.

We value all applications, however, due to volume numbers we are only able to contact candidates whose skills and experience closely match the requirements of our clients.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility. In line with the requirements of the Employment Agencies Act 1973 we are prohibited from charging work-seekers for work finding services.