Assistant Cafe Restaurant Manager - Hands-on leadership role at a flagship Hampshire site
Are you an experienced Assistant Cafe Restaurant Manager looking for a hands-on role where you'll be front-facing, lead from the floor, and play a key part in launching an enhanced restaurant and service offer in Hampshire?
You will join a high-volume, customer-focused cafe restaurant in Hampshire that has recently undergone a major refurbishment and restaurant extension. As Assistant Cafe Restaurant Manager, you will be integral to developing the team, embedding new service standards, and delivering a consistently strong guest experience in a busy retail restaurant environment.
This Assistant Cafe Restaurant Manager role is ideal if you enjoy being visible during service, supporting teams on the floor, and helping drive performance in a fast-paced operation.
Why apply for this Assistant Cafe Restaurant Manager role?
You will benefit from:
Salary up to £30,000
Daytime operation - evenings free
Alternate weekends off
Staff discount
A key role in a flagship refurbishment and restaurant extension
The chance to help shape a new level of service and team culture at a leading Hampshire site
What you will be doing
You will:
Be hands-on and front-facing during busy service periods
Support high-volume breakfast and lunch service
Play an integral role in developing, coaching, and engaging the team
Help implement and maintain improved service standards
Support rotas, stock control, and daily operations
Ensure high standards of service, cleanliness, and food safety
Work closely with senior management to drive consistency and performance
What we're looking for
This role will suit you if:
You have proven experience as an Assistant Cafe Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager
You come from busy retail restaurant or branded food operations
You're confident leading from the floor in high-footfall environments
You're organised, people-focused, and service-driven
You can reliably commute to a Hampshire location, including early starts
If you're an Assistant Cafe Restaurant Manager in Hampshire who wants a hands-on role, real involvement in shaping service standards, and strong work-life balance, apply now.
Apply now
Job Number | (phone number removed) IND / F&B
Role | Assistant Cafe Restaurant Manager
Location | Hampshire
Consultant | Kevin Thomas
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