Assistant Restaurant Manager

Job Summary

Smoke and Mirrors is looking for a motivated and experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the management team with daily restaurant operations. The successful candidate will help supervise staff, maintain high customer service standards, coordinate smooth service, and ensure the restaurant operates efficiently.

Job Description

• Assist the Restaurant Manager with the day-to-day running of the restaurant.
• Supervise and support front-of-house and service team members.
• Help coordinate staff duties, breaks, and daily assignments.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Monitor service standards and respond to customer questions or concerns.
• Support opening, closing, and cash-handling procedures.
• Help maintain food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and inventory duties.
• Train and support new team members.
• Help manage busy service periods and resolve operational issues.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming restaurant environment.
• Assist with staff performance and day-to-day team coordination.
• Step in for the Restaurant Manager when required.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, hospitality, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Excellent customer-service and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of restaurant operations and service standards.
• Reliable, professional, and team-oriented.
• Flexible approach to shifts and willingness to support the wider management team.

Pay: £12.00-£22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person