Assistant Bar & Restaurant Manager
Big bar plans. Big personality. Big opportunity.
Right in the heart of Liverpools hustle and bustle, Wildwood is a 120 cover, two floor restaurant with a stunning open kitchen and a loyal, lively crowd. We serve lunch, dinner, and banging weekend brunches and in 2026, were taking things up a gear with a brand new bar refurbishment. This role is all about owning that bar and helping us launch it properly.
Heres why youll love working with us
Earn up to £32,500 per year (based on a 40-hour, hourly paid contract including tips (and they really add up!)
Because youre paid hourly, every extra hour you work is paid
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance no super early starts, no late nights, and closed on Christmas Day
Work alongside a supportive, experienced, and hands-on General Manager
The vibe
This isnt a clipboard in the corner kind of job. Youll be on the floor, in the action, leading shifts, setting the energy, and making sure guests feel the buzz the moment they walk in. Were looking for someone who loves bars, understands restaurants, and gets a kick out of building something special from the ground up.
Who we are
Wildwood (part of the Bow Street Group) has been doing Italian inspired food, great cocktails, and characterful venues since 2006. Every site has its own look and feel, but one thing stays the same: Casual excellence. Full table service, delivered with flair, confidence, and personality. No scripts. No robotic service. Just great hospitality.
With 30 restaurants and big expansion plans for 2026, theres serious room to grow with us.
What youll be owning
Full control of the bar - standards, training, stock, service, the lot
Being visible and vocal on the floor during busy services
Jumping in when standards slip (and making sure they dont again)
Setting the tone for service style, pace, and behaviour
Training a bar team that actually enjoys coming to work
Stock takes, ordering, and labour control (you know the drill)
Dreaming up new ideas, menus, and moments that bring people through the door
Y oull smash this if you are
A proper operator who runs a tight ship without killing the fun
A natural leader who sets expectations and sticks to them
Confident managing both food and drink service
From a branded hospitality background (ideal, not essential)
The type who loves launching ideas once the foundations are solid
Why this role is a big deal
Youll play a key role in launching a freshly refurbed bar
Iconic Liverpool city centre location
Real freedom to bring your personality and ideas to the table
Staff meals, great perks, and real progression across a growing group
If you love the buzz of a busy floor, thrive on responsibility, and want to put your stamp on a bar with huge potential this ones for you.
Apply now and lets build something brilliant together.
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