As Assistant Manager you will:
- Support the General Manager with all aspects of the day to day running of the restaurant.
- Be part of the restaurant team take orders and serve guests as and when required
- Identify areas for growth and commercial opportunities
- Support the manager with all aspects of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene and ensure compliance with current legislation
- Responsible with the GM for all cash and monies at the venue, responsible for end of day cashing up and that all the financial information is reported accurately and correctly
- Responsible with the GM for training junior managers to cash up correctly and taking responsibility for all monies within the site
- Responsible with the GM for the security of the site and that the doors are locked and the alarm is switched on when the duty manager leaves the venue
- Ensure that no contracts, deals, or agreements are entered into at the venue. All requests for signatures must be referred to head office
- Support a culture of training and development within the Restaurant, providing training and ensuring that the team attends training when required.
- Ensure the front of house set up and close down procedures are followed on a daily basis
- Ensure financial documentation, costings and accountancy of the unit (and those from suppliers) is accurate and within agreed budgeted levels
- Maintain order and control stock levels and administration
- Assist with the recruitment and selection process of the Restaurant team.
- Liaise with the senior team to ensure the effective resolution of any grievance, disciplinary and other employee relations situation.
- Encourage increased level of performance by assisting with the performance appraisal system and succession planning of the restaurant.
- Oversee the welfare of all restaurant staff.
Desired key skills we’re looking for:
- Experienced in managing a restaurant operation in compliance with statutory requirements and best practice
- Highly skilled front of house professional, experienced in leading teams to deliver the highest standards of service ideally in a Fast-Paced environment,
- Strong customer focus and ability to communicate at all levels of the business
- Good financial awareness
- IT proficient
- Excellent attention to detail and passionate about people, service and training
- Highly organized and self-motivated with a pro-active problem-solving approach.
- Flexible and able to deliver high standards of service.
- Able and comfortable working under pressure.
- Qualified in Food Hygiene, Health and Safety and willing to work towards Level 3 Food Safety
- Personal License holder it is a plus