Yardbird - Assistant Restaurant Manager

Yardbird – Assistant Restaurant Manager

We are seeking an experienced, customer-focussed Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our team at Yardbird.

Working closely with the Restaurant Manager, you will help lead the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, ensuring consistently high standards of service, team performance and customer satisfaction. This is a hands-on position that requires a confident leader who is comfortable managing busy services while supporting and developing the restaurant team.

The rate of pay for this role is £14.50 per hour plus discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to £500.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive rate of pay plus discretionary annual bonus opportunity
• Up to 29 days holiday including Bank Holidays (pro rata) and your birthday off
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including a free counselling programme
• Company discount offering 20% off food in various outlets including Bullitt Hotel, Little Wing Pizzeria, Ragin Ramen, The National and the Cloth Ear
• Structured learning and development plans through our online CPL training programme
• Varied training opportunities including NVQs, WSET, First Aid, Mental Health Awareness, etc.
• Team bonding events such as our summer BBQ, Winter Raffle, seasonal parties, trips, and award ceremonies

What you’ll do:

• Support the Restaurant Manager with the day-to-day management of the restaurant
• Lead restaurant operations and coordinate the team during busy services
• Deliver a visible, hands-on management presence on the restaurant floor
• Support with recruitment, training and induction of new restaurant staff
• Oversee restaurant cleanliness and report any maintenance concerns
• Resolve complaints and ensure customer satisfaction
• Enforce health and safety practices, including sanitation and food hygiene
• Ensure consistent quality standards during service
• Oversee the opening and closing of the premises, including set-up and clean down.

About you:

• At least 1 years’ experience working as a restaurant supervisor or manager position in a similar busy (table service) restaurant.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Availability to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends.
  
  

Yardbird is an equal opportunities employer.

The Company reserves the right to apply enhanced shortlisting criteria.

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