Assistant Manager
Oak Barn Restaurant, Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Assistant Manager
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Oak Barn Restaurant, Burgess Hill, West Sussex
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 11 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: ac4a6274c42249b3a0973fc5b04b98e8
Location ref: Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Full Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic & passionate Assistant Manager to join our busy restaurant. This is a perfect role for someone looking to develop their front of house skills & management skills. Food Service Times
- Monday - Saturday: 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 9pm
- Sunday: 12pm - 7pm
- Shifts can include: 930am-4pm / 1130am - 4pm / 530pm-11pm (approx.) Responsibilities
- Hosting & Maîtres D': manage reservations, greeting and seating customers on arrival
- Oversee the timely & accurate delivery of food & drink
- Confidently answer questions regarding menus & make recommendations
- Support opening & closing procedures
- Support smooth daily operations & assisting directors
- Maintaining standards of quality control, hygiene, health & safety
- Training new staff to our high standard of service
- Collaborate with kitchen to ensure our food quality and presentation
- Organise & manage events and create promoting social media content
- Develop and implement strategies for high revenue
Solid & proven management experience in restaurants or gastro pubs - Natural flair & passion for customer service, leadership & management
- Strong organisational skills & a committed, consistent & detail-oriented work approach
- Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Own transport essential
- No accommodation provided - UK-based applicants only
This is a unique opportunity to lead one of Sussex's most highly regarded independent restaurants. If you are ready to bring your leadership & hospitality expertise to The Oak Barn, we would like to hear from you!, The Oak Barn Restaurant is a family-run, independent, top-rated 150-cover Restaurant & Bar in Mid Sussex. We pride ourselves on creating Rosette-standard modern British cuisine, combining timeless classics with contemporary flair. Our menus are seasonal, locally sourced & freshly prepared to order, with daily specials & catering for weddings, buffets & large group bookings paired with excellent customer service.
Tips & bonuses (weekly paid, average + £6,000 annually) - Flexible shifts with lifestyle-friendly hours
- 45-50 hours a week
- Family-run & supportive atmosphere with a hardworking & passionate, "work hard … play hard" culture
- Experienced front of house team
- Great training & progression prospects with 18 free training courses available