CERU is a vibrant Eastern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant group known for delicious flavours, warm hospitality, and a fast-paced, energetic atmosphere.
Were looking for a hands-on, service-driven Assistant Restaurant Manager who leads from the floor and sets the standard every shift.
The Role As Assistant Restaurant Manager, your mission is to protect and deliver exceptional service standards by leading from the front. This is not an office role. You will run a section every shift and be fully competent across all front-of-house positions including waiter, bartender and food runner.
You are expected to master the basics first. We do not promote managers who cannot execute flawless service themselves.
You will support the Restaurant Manager in driving performance, maintaining pace, motivating the team and ensuring every guest receives consistent, high-energy hospitality.
What Were Looking For A strong waiter first, with natural leadership ability
Confident running busy sections in high-volume service
Comfortable leading from the floor, not from the side
Sales-focused and commercially aware
Calm under pressure and decisive
Detail-driven and standards-oriented
Open to feedback and able to coach others
Professional, reliable and accountable
Flexible to work across our three Central London sites
What Youll Be Responsible For Running a section every shift
Leading service alongside the Restaurant Manager
Supporting training and coaching of the team
Driving upselling and revenue
Managing guest feedback and service recovery
Maintaining energy, pace and consistency
Ensuring Ceru standards are delivered with no shortcuts
What We Offer £48,000£55,000 package including Tronc
Full-time hours, average 48 hours per week
A structured, high-performance environment
Clear standards and expectations
Opportunities to grow with new openings
A workplace built on accountability, integrity and effort
Work life balance
Meals on Duty
Staff discount across all sites
Employee Wellbeing Programme
Why Join CERU? You will be part of a disciplined, high-energy team where standards matter and performance is recognised. If you believe great managers are built from mastering service fundamentals and leading from the floor, CERU offers the platform to grow and earn well doing it.
Ready to step up? Apply now.
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