Deputy Restaurant Manager

Job Description

Full time, 5 day working week

Salary: Up to £35,000pa (inclusive of service charge)

** In-Country Work Permit Visa available for the right candidate**

Our Deputy Managers play a key role in leading daily operations across multiple areas of the restaurant. You’ll be a strong leader, great with guests, and able to manage both front of house and kitchen order flow as an expo. You’ll work closely with the General Manager, deputising when needed, while ensuring a smooth, memorable dining experience for every guest. You’ll have strong bar management experience. With a passion for food, service, and guest satisfaction, you’ll inspire your team to maintain high standards throughout the restaurant and support the GM in driving sales, profit, and implementing strategy.

What we’ll offer you:

• Up to £35,000pa (inclusive of service charge)
• Full management training programme
• Career development opportunities
• Pension
• 28 days holiday pro rata
• Employee discount
• Complimentary meal on duty

What you need to be:

You need to be able to take control of the bar in every aspect – training, ordering, controlling GP, monitoring and actioning inventory progress, be able to manage and maintain a clean and organised cellar. You will also be supporting the General Manage working on the floor. For this role we do require some experience in managing in a busy restaurant environment.

• Bar savvy: Control stock, hit GP targets, and drive bar sales. Able to maintain great standards for all drinks served by your team
• Stellar communication skills: Connect positively with guests and colleagues and suppliers
• Can work on the restaurant floor and various different positions as well as overseeing the bar.
• Inspirational leader: Motivate your team for excellence in every situation.
• Customer care champion: Set sky-high standards and prioritise guests.
• Tech-savvy pro: Proficient in management systems, various platforms of technology (POS, Reservation system, Rota applications, Third Party Delivery systems)
• Team empowerment expert: Bring out the best through regular appraisals with your bar team
• Compliance connoisseur: Ensure regulations and all licensing requirements are met.
• Detail-oriented maestro: Organised with an eagle eye for perfection.
• Problem-solving ace: Proactively identify and solve issues.
• Leading from the front: Hands-on leadership and leading by example.
• Thrive under pressure: Excel in high-performance and high-pressure environments, as this role is based in our Flagship Site.

Applications that do not meet the required experience will not be reviewed at this time.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or qualifications associated with the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus
• Tips

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Hospitality: 3 years (preferred)
• Bar management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Newcastle Deputy Manager