Assistant Restaurant Manager - Torquay
13 days ago
Torquay
Assistant Restaurant Manager - Torquay Assistant Manager - Prezzo Italian "Better Careers for Everyone!" 29400 - 34500 basic salary, plus tronc and bonus As an Assistant Manager at Prezzo Italian, you'll be at the heart of the restaurant - working alongside your General Manager to deliver standout dining experiences and strong operational results. You'll play a key role in uniting and supporting your team, helping everyone give their best. By building strong, trusting relationships with both guests and team members, you'll foster a warm, welcoming environment where people feel valued and connected. Above all, you'll take pride in raising the bar-leading with heart, championing high standards, and making sure every guest leaves feeling genuinely cared for. How we work • Respond quickly to challenges, keeping service and performance on track., • Make every guest interaction personal and memorable., • Use insight and problem-solving to support business success., • Stay aligned with your team and GM on daily goals and priorities Our Person - We are looking for someone who: • Celebrate team achievements to cultivate motivation and recognition., • Recruit, train, and develop talent with structured onboarding and growth plans. Support retention and career progression through coaching and performance reviews., • Apply People policies fairly and consistently. Promote an inclusive, collaborative culture across all teams., • Train and empower the team to deliver exceptional service with strong menu knowledge., • Lead pre-shift briefings to align on updates, targets, and priorities., • Handle guest feedback professionally, resolving concerns proactively., • Support team to engage with guests, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere., • Support the General Manager in driving sales, marketing, and community engagement. Maximise restaurant capacity through efficient table management while upholding service standards., • Monitor and manage financial metrics to ensure profitability. Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and performance target setting., • Oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety, hygiene, and audit standards. Maintain top cleanliness, presentation, and atmosphere to meet brand standards., • Lead the restaurant in the General Manager's absence., • Develop future leaders, developing internal growth., • Proactively solve operational challenges for smooth service. Experience We Value • 2-3+ years' experience as a manager in the Hospitality Industry., • Comfortable working in a fast paced and growing business., • Expert at organisation, prioritising, multi-task and meet tight set deadlines. Commercially astute with experience of setting and delivering against targets., • Excellent customer service skills., • Commercial awareness., • Previous experience in similar role with good knowledge health & safety, food safety and employee relations matters., • Good interpersonal and communication skills., • Problem-solving skills, being able to prioritise and show initiative., • Good organisational skills and computer literacy., • Ability to promote mutual respect and teamwork and develop teams., • Ability to embrace change, always maintaining a positive outlook. Prezzo Perks: What's in it for you? TRONC and Commission Schemes - earn more as you drive success! 50% off food and drink at Prezzo, free meals on shift, and at least 25% discount for family and friends. Your birthday off! Employee Assistance Programme & GP appointment helpline. Grow with us - Career development opportunities & internal progression pathways. Apply Now! Whether you're starting or looking to grow your career, apply today and be part of the Prezzo family!