Company Description
We are looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager for our restaurant Seabird at The Hoxton, Southwark. The Hoxton, Southwark is a skip & hop away from the South Bank and offers 192 rooms, a bustling ground‑floor restaurant, bar and terrace, an event space tentatively called The Apartment, a stunning roof‑top restaurant & bar, and a coworking space spread over six floors.
Job Description
What you’ll do…
* Lead the team by example, keeping them engaged, motivated and confident in delivering warm, genuine Seabird experiences.
* Work closely with the Restaurant Manager and kitchen leadership to ensure front and back of house operate seamlessly together.
* Support the Restaurant Manager with day‑to‑day running of the restaurant, including rotas, training, payroll checks and basic financial administration.
* Help onboard and train new team members, ensuring brand standards, service steps and safety procedures are understood and followed.
* Create a positive and inclusive team culture by giving regular feedback, coaching in the moment and supporting development.
* Be present on the floor, anticipating guest needs, handling feedback and resolving complaints with care and confidence.
* Ensure high standards of food and beverage presentation, cleanliness, stock control and compliance with food safety and licensing requirements.
* Share guest insights and operational ideas with the wider F&B team to help continuously improve the Seabird experience.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for…
* Previous experience as a supervisor or assistant manager in a busy, quality‑led restaurant or bar environment.
* A solid understanding of front‑of‑house operations, service standards and people management basics.
* Comfortable working a rotating shift pattern, including evenings, weekends and peak trading periods.
* Confident communicator in English; additional languages are a plus.
* Organised and detail‑focused, while staying flexible and calm under pressure.
* Someone who leads with personality and empathy, not ego.
* A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest moments.
* A team player who enjoys getting stuck in and supporting others to succeed.
Benefits
What's In It For You…
* Competitive salary
* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, eligibility to take part in the company discretionary bonus scheme and life insurance.
* A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing.
* Confidential hotline for any support you require about anything and a network of mental health first aiders.
* Retail & hospitality perks through our partners.
* Free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
* We’ll feed you during your shift.
* Given discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest.
* Free night at The Hoxton every year and plus £££ when you hit the big milestones.
* Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
* Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development to help you thrive at work.
* Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
* Regular team get‑togethers, from our team drinks to our bi‑annual parties.
* Enhanced family leave for when you’re expanding your family.
* Annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events.
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