Harbour is a bustling all day restaurant, bar and terrace specialising in seafood on Bristol’s floating harbour. We are seeking a passionate Assistant Restaurant Manager to join the team who bleeds hospitality.
The Role
As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you’ll help oversee the day-to-day running of the restaurant, lead shifts, support the team and ensure Harbour House operates to the highest standards at all times.
⸻ What We’re Looking For
• A positive, energetic leader who leads by example
• Experience in hospitality management (events and weddings are a plus)
• A strong team coach with great people skills
• Good understanding of budgets, rotas and business performance
• Confident handling guests, including difficult situations
• Strong wine, drinks and bar knowledge
• Organised, reliable and comfortable working evenings, weekends and holidays
• Solid understanding of health & safety and food safety standards
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Key Responsibilities
• Supporting the daily operation of Harbour House
• Running and closing shifts, including cashing up and key holding
• Training, motivating and developing the team
• Assisting with staff rotas and labour control
• Supporting events from planning through to delivery
• Ensuring health & safety, food safety and cleanliness standards are met
• Working closely with senior management and the kitchen team
• Helping achieve weekly and monthly sales and profit targets
• Creating a positive, fun and professional working environment
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What Success Looks Like
• Happy, well-looked-after guests
• Motivated and efficient teams
• A well-run, cared-for venue
• Strong sales, profit and wage performance
• Clear development and progression within the business
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What We Offer
• Competitive pay
• Up to 28 days holiday per year
• Generous staff discounts
• A supportive, engaging and enjoyable workplace
• Opportunity for career growth within a small group of local restaurants
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Apply now — we’d love to hear from you and welcome you to the Harbour House team.