Assistant Restaurant Manager
Luxury Estate Restaurant - Somerset
JWR is delighted to be working with a stunning luxury estate hotel in Somerset, seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the leadership of one of the region's most celebrated destination restaurants.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a premium, produce-led dining environment where seasonality, provenance and genuine hospitality are at the heart of the guest experience. Working within a beautifully designed contemporary British restaurant, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding service standards while developing and inspiring a talented front-of-house team.
The Package
Salary up to £36,250 DOE + Tronc
Staff discounts across the estate
Ongoing training and development
Career progression within a luxury hospitality group
Meals on duty
Supportive and professional working environment
Opportunity to work with exceptional seasonal produce and wine offerings
The Role
As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will support the Restaurant Manager with the day-to-day running of a busy, high-end restaurant operation, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and seamless service delivery throughout every shift. You will:
Lead service with confidence, professionalism and energy
Support, mentor and develop the front-of-house team
Help drive team engagement, motivation and retention
Deliver exceptional guest experiences and confidently manage guest feedback
Maintain excellent food, beverage and wine knowledge
Support labour control, rota planning and stock management
Uphold the restaurant's premium service standards and ethos
Work closely with senior floor staff and kitchen teams to ensure smooth operations
Assist with recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members
Requirements
We are looking for a passionate hospitality professional with strong leadership qualities and a genuine love for premium food and beverage service.
You will have:
Previous supervisory or management experience within a luxury restaurant environment
Strong communication and team leadership skills
Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
A warm, professional and guest-focused approach
Confidence working in a fast-paced premium dining operation
Passion for food, wine and hospitality
Experience with reservation and POS systems would be advantageous
WSET qualifications or strong wine knowledge would be highly desirable
If you are an ambitious hospitality professional looking to develop your career within a highly respected luxury destination, we would love to hear from you.
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