Assistant Restaurant Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 21 March 2026

LOCATION

London

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SKILLS

Restaurant Management Team Leadership Customer Service Food Safety Staff Training Budget Planning Cash Handling Operational Procedures

FULL DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a passionate Assistant Restaurant Manager who can help us to create exceptional dining experiences at our London fresh pasta restaurant. We won’t *just* be cooking and serving our customers the freshest pasta in town (although that’s a big part of it!), but opening doors to one of the coolest locations in town.

What you'll do at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]:

To be in charge of the restaurant floor and kitchen, ensuring everything runs like clockwork.
Uphold cleanliness, food safety, and operational procedures in both front-of-house and back-of-house areas.
Oversee the kitchen and dining area, making sure every dish that leaves the kitchen is a masterpiece. Along with the rest of the team, you’ll also be involved in preparing amazing dishes for customers (don’t worry, we’ll teach you everything) – but we’re looking for someone who loves good food.
Be the go-to person for our amazing front and back of house staff.
Proactively address challenges and make quick, effective decisions to ensure seamless service.
Engage warmly with our guests, helping them to explore our menu, offering personalised recommendations and answering any questions with passion.
Be part of the magic in the kitchen, preparing pasta dishes that look as good as they taste.
Train new team members and keep the current crew sharp with ongoing training sessions.
Manage the shifts and time-off requests to keep the restaurant fully staffed and ready to roll.
Handle cash and reconcile transactions with precision and honesty.
Be happy to help with budget planning and finding smart ways to control costs.
Conduct regular Food and Health & Safety checks and jump into action if something needs fixing.
Keep the vibe positive, even during busy shifts.

Who you are:

You've got some solid experience as an Assistant Restaurant Manager or in a similar role in hospitality. You know the ins and outs of running a bustling restaurant.
You're a natural leader who loves motivating and guiding a team. Your positive energy is contagious!
You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You can connect with anyone, making both staff and customers feel valued.
You handle stressful situations like a pro, keeping calm and collected no matter what comes your way.
You have a genuine passion for great food and hospitality, and love sharing that passion with others.
You never miss a beat and take pride in delivering perfection in every task.
You thrive in a collaborative environment, supporting and motivating your team to achieve common goals.
Today, we are looking for Assistant Restaurant Managers, but as we grow, we want you to be our pipeline for the future and grow with us
Bonus point! Any experience in coffee, wine, and pasta would be advantageous, but it’s your zest for life that we are looking for.
… If you dream in pasta shapes, you're in the right place.

What we can offer:

Competitive salary to attract best talent
Join a dynamic, fast-moving & diverse team
Regular team socials and pasta tastings
Free [Employer hidden] products
Referral bonus Scheme
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
28 days of paid annual leave (bank holidays inclusive)
Development Opportunities - you can grow inside the business