Assistant Restaurant Manager – Prezzo Italian
£29,400 - £31,000 basic salary, plus tronc and bonus
As an Assistant Manager at Prezzo Italian, you’ll be at the heart of the restaurant – working alongside your General Manager to deliver standout dining experiences and strong operational results. You’ll play a key role in uniting and supporting your team, helping everyone give their best. By building strong, trusting relationships with both guests and team members, you’ll foster a warm, welcoming environment where people feel valued and connected. Above all, you’ll take pride in raising the bar – leading with heart, championing high standards, and ensuring every guest leaves feeling genuinely cared for.
Responsibilities
* Respond quickly to challenges, keeping service and performance on track.
* Make every guest interaction personal and memorable.
* Use insight and problem‑solving to support business success.
* Stay aligned with your team and GM on daily goals and priorities.
* Celebrate team achievements to cultivate motivation and recognition.
* Recruit, train, and develop talent with structured onboarding and growth plans; support retention and career progression through coaching and performance reviews.
* Apply People policies fairly and consistently; promote an inclusive, collaborative culture across all teams.
* Train and empower the team to deliver exceptional service with strong menu knowledge.
* Lead pre‑shift briefings to align on updates, targets, and priorities.
* Handle guest feedback professionally, resolving concerns proactively.
* Support the General Manager in driving sales, marketing, and community engagement; maximise restaurant capacity through efficient table management while upholding service standards.
* Monitor and manage financial metrics to ensure profitability; assist with forecasting, budgeting, and performance target setting.
* Oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety, hygiene, and audit standards; maintain top cleanliness, presentation, and atmosphere to meet brand standards.
* Lead the restaurant in the GM’s absence.
* Develop future leaders and foster internal growth.
* Proactively solve operational challenges for smooth service.
Experience & Qualifications
* 2‑3+ years’ experience as a manager in the hospitality industry.
* Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and growing business.
* Expert at organisation, prioritising, multi‑tasking, and meeting tight deadlines; commercially astute with experience of setting and delivering against targets.
* Excellent customer service skills and commercial awareness.
* Previous experience in a similar role with good knowledge of health & safety, food safety and employee relations matters.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem‑solving abilities, and initiative.
* Good organisational and computer literacy.
* Ability to promote mutual respect and teamwork and develop teams.
* Capable of embracing change while maintaining a positive outlook.
Benefits
* TRONC and commission schemes – earn more as you drive success.
* 50% off food and drink at Prezzo; free meals on shift; at least 25% discount for family and friends.
* Your birthday off.
* Employee Assistance Programme & GP appointment helpline.
* Career development opportunities and internal progression pathways.
Apply Now! Whether you’re starting or looking to grow your career, apply today and be part of the Prezzo family.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Not applicable
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Management
* Industry: Restaurants
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