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Aviation Recruitment Experts Optime are seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to join a restaurant at Heathrow Airport. This is an incredible opportunity to work with a well-known, dynamic brand, in a fast-paced, high-footfall environment where no two days are the same.
What's on offer:
* Rate of pay: DOE £29,600 to £38,500 per year plus TRONC
* Shift pattern: Full Time
* Up to 48 hours per week
* Weekly pay (Every Friday)
* Full training provided
* Temp to Perm after 12 successful week
* Immediate Start date after passing 2nd interview.
Key Responsibilities:
· Support the Restaurant Manager in the smooth running of a busy, branded restaurant within the airport terminal
· Guide, coach, and energise your team to deliver consistent and exceptional customer service
· Take hands-on responsibility across service, kitchen, and admin functions during shifts
· Assist in achieving P&L targets, KPI goals, and maximising profitability while controlling labour and waste
· Ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, and Licensing Laws
· Maintain accurate records, oversee daily cash handling, and support stock and inventory control
· Act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of communication, organisation, and problem-solving
· Confidently deal with escalated customer issues and adapt to operational challenges with ease
· Foster a culture of teamwork, development, and continuous improvement
Shifts:
The Airport is operational 7 days per week, and candidates will be working on a 5 on 3 off rolling rota. Full flexibility is required, as shifts can start as early as 05:00am and finish as late as 01:00am, depending on airport demand.
* 03:00am to 11:00am
* 07:00am to 14:00pm
* 15:00pm to 23:00pm
* 17:00pm to 00:00am
Requirements:
· Experienced in the fast-paced world of high-volume restaurants, with hands-on hospitality management
· Proven ability to hit operational goals, P&L targets, and KPIs
· Strong understanding of Health & Safety, Licensing, and Food Hygiene regulations
· Natural leader and confident communicator, continually refining your leadership skills
· Excellent at multitasking and prioritising in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment
· Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
· Valid Passport or Driving Licence / Birth Certificate / National ID card
· You must have lived in the UK for the last 3 years (for airport security clearance)
· UK Settled Status (if applicable)
· Proof of National Insurance
· Proof of (current) address
· 5-year address history
· 5-year work/education/personal reference history
PLEASE NOTE: As this role is based in a UK airport, successful applicants must be able to provide a 5-year checkable history in line with CAA and airport security regulations.
For an opportunity to interview for this exciting and rewarding leadership role, please submit your CV to apply!
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