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 £34,000 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 Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy