Assistant General Manager
3 days ago
Isle Of Wight
Assistant General Manager – Beachfront Restaurant Hampshire Full-Time | Permanent Salary Package: Up to £60,000 + Relocation assistance We are recruiting an experienced Assistant General Manager for one of the UK’s leading high-profile beachfront restaurants on the Hampshire coast. This is a standout opportunity to join a premium, high-volume destination venue renowned for exceptional food, service, and its iconic seaside location. The Role Reporting to the General Manager, the Assistant General Manager will support the day-to-day running of the restaurant, taking a hands-on leadership role across front-of-house operations and service delivery. You will be confident managing busy services, leading large teams, and maintaining high standards in a fun, fast-paced, seasonal environment. Key Responsibilities • Support the General Manager in all operational and commercial aspects, • Lead and manage front-of-house teams during service, • Ensure consistently high standards of service and guest experience, • Assist with recruitment, training, and development of the team, • Manage rotas, staffing levels, and labour costs, • Handle guest feedback and complaints professionally, • Support stock control, cash handling, and reporting, • Ensure compliance with health & safety and licensing regulations The Ideal Candidate • Previous experience as an Assistant General Manager, Restaurant Manager, or similar, • Proven background in high-volume, premium or destination hospitality, • Strong leadership and people-management skills, • Commercially aware with a hands-on, proactive approach, • Organised, resilient, and calm under pressure, • Passionate about hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences What’s on Offer • Salary package up to £60,000 (including TRONC), • Temporary Accommodation available for relocation, • Career progression within a respected hospitality business with a global reach, • Opportunity to work at one of the UK’s most sought-after beachfront venues, • Supportive senior leadership team and structured management role Apply This role is ideal for an ambitious hospitality leader looking to take the next step in their career in a flagship coastal venue. Change Hospitality are acting as an Employment Agency in this instance & due to the volume of applications we regret that only successful candidates will be contacted. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Change Hospitality is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to deliver excellence.