Food service assistant jobs in United Kingdom - Page 8

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead our team and ensure the smooth operation of our central London restaurant. This senior role requires a strong leader who can manage staff, oversee the rota, and maintain high service and cleanliness standards. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Leading and managing the restaurant team, including waitstaff and kitchen staff, • Creating and overseeing staff schedules and rotas, • Ensuring exceptional service standards and enhancing the customer experience, • Handling customer inquiries and resolving any issues promptly and professionally, • Training and developing team members to ensure they have the skills and confidence needed to excel, • Overseeing the preparation and serving of food and drinks, • Maintaining a clean, tidy, and well-organised floor area, • Collaborating with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service and efficient operations, • Managing inventory, ordering supplies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations ABOUT YOU: • Proven experience in a restaurant management role, • Strong leadership and team management skills, • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, • Friendly and approachable, • Positive mindset with a problem-solving attitude, • Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain composure, • Genuine passion for delivering an outstanding guest experience WHAT WE OFFER: • Competitive hourly wage + service charge + tips, • Flexible work schedules, • 50% staff discount at all our associated venues, • 20% friends and family discount at all our associated venues ABOUT US: We are a small restaurant group operating from three venues in London. We specialise in Latin American food mostly seafood based! People love us for fresh ceviche and delicious Pisco Sours! Our restaurant is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming everyone in the community. We celebrate diversity, take pride in our offerings, our work, and being ourselves. If you're excited to join our amazing team, we want to hear from you! Details Salary (based on experience): £35,000-£45,000 Schedule: Full-Time 42-45 hours per week

Job Title: Restaurant Manager (New Opening) Location: Lauretta’s Pizzeria, 93 Columbia Road, E2 7RG Type: Full-Time (45 Hours per week) Pay: £18-19 Inc tronc Depending on experience Start Date: 25th June Reports to: Owners Job Summary: We are opening an exciting new restaurant and are looking for an experienced and hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead the setup and day-to-day running of the business. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in building a restaurant from the ground up — shaping the team, operations, and service culture from the very beginning. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and confident managing all aspects of a food and beverage operation. Strong knowledge of ordering, stock control, and rota planning is essential, and barista skills are a big plus — we’d love someone who can train and lead the team on coffee service. Key Responsibilities: Pre-Opening: ⁠ ⁠Assist with setup of operational procedures, supplier sourcing, and opening plans ⁠ ⁠Help recruit, train, and onboard the opening team ⁠ Operations Management: ⁠ ⁠Oversee smooth day-to-day running of the front of house and kitchen ⁠ ⁠Ensure compliance with health, safety, food hygiene, and licensing laws ⁠ ⁠Manage stock levels, place orders, and handle deliveries and inventory checks ⁠ ⁠Write and manage staff rotas to ensure efficient and cost-effective coverage Customer Service: ⁠ ⁠Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests from day one ⁠ ⁠Lead by example on the floor, maintaining high service standards ⁠ ⁠Resolve customer issues quickly and professionally Team Leadership: ⁠ ⁠Train, motivate, and supervise front-of-house staff ⁠Conduct regular performance check-ins and help staff grow in their roles Financial Management: ⁠ ⁠Track and manage budgets, margins, and sales targets ⁠ ⁠Monitor and control labour, food, and beverage costs ⁠ ⁠Prepare reports and suggest improvements to boost profitability Requirements: ⁠ ⁠Experience as a Restaurant Manager or Supervisor (ideally in a new opening) ⁠ ⁠Strong knowledge of ordering systems, stock-taking, and rota creation ⁠ ⁠Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills ⁠ ⁠Confidence training and leading a team from the start Well rounded knowledge of wine and bar service ⁠ ⁠Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed ⁠ ⁠Familiarity with EPOS and scheduling systems Preferred: ⁠ ⁠Experience with opening a restaurant or café ⁠ ⁠Food hygiene or health & safety certification ⁠ ⁠Passion for hospitality and team development This is a fantastic opportunity to shape something from scratch and be a key part of a new concept’s success. If you’re a hands-on leader with strong systems knowledge and a love for great pizza, service, and coffee — we’d love to hear from you.