Assistant Restaurant Manager - Job Description Are you passionate about hospitality and ready to take the next step in your career? We're seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead a busy, high‑performing restaurant, ensuring exceptional food, service, and team performance every day. Working closely with the Restaurant Manager, you'll support both front and back of house operations, contributing to smooth daily service and an outstanding customer experience. You'll also take full responsibility for the site in the Manager's absence, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and seamless delivery. Flexibility is important, as you may occasionally support additional restaurant locations. This is a full‑time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week on a rotating schedule, including some weekends, with a salary of up to £30,000 depending on experience. Key Responsibilities Supporting daily operations across kitchen and service areas Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene Ensuring compliance with brand standards, food safety, and health & safety protocols Assisting with stock control, ordering, and minimising wastage Coordinating staff rotas and leading by example on the restaurant floor Supporting till operations, cash handling, and banking procedures Contributing to staff training, inductions, and performance reviews Acting as duty manager, including secure opening and closing procedures Identifying opportunities for operational improvement and cost efficiency Creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for customers and staff What We're Looking For Experience in a supervisory or management role within hospitality Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene qualification Knowledge of HACCP and allergen management Strong kitchen experience and ability to step in operationally when required Proven ability to uphold health & safety and compliance standards Personal Qualities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Calm, confident, and solutions‑focused under pressure Highly organised with strong time management abilities Energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to team success Professional, flexible, and forward‑thinking approach Passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences Collaborative mindset with the ability to foster a positive team culture The Offer Salary up to £30,000 (DOE) Full‑time, permanent role - 37.5 hours per week on a rotating schedule Life assurance (4x annual salary) Option to join enhanced pension plan Sociable working hours Full training and access to an online learning platform Employee discounts 50% discount on restaurant menu while on shift 31 days annual leave Free onsite parking Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and wellbeing support) Additional staff perks and seasonal benefit Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.