Assistant Restaurant Manager

The iconic 1950’s American Diner in Swadlincote is on the hunt for a charismatic deputy general manager to bring the diner to life with your passion for serving a traditional American menu.

It is essential that the ideal candidate isn’t shy as you will be required to work in an extremely open environment and will be compulsory to wear a 50's style uniform.

4 DAYS A WEEK - up to 45 HOURS

MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY SET DAYS OFF

As deputy general manager it is your duty to assist in the day to day running of the business. This involves -

  • being responsible for the business in the general managers absence.
  • opening and closing of the business
  • Assigning staff roles for the shift
  • Ensuring the shift runs smoothly and handling any issues efficiently
  • Training of new and existing staff members
  • Maintaining and ordering of stock
  • Managing bookings
  • Cashing up
  • Coming up with ideas and ways to evolve the business

As well the usual roles of waiting on staff -

  • Taking customers food and drinks orders
  • Preparing and serving drinks and desserts
  • Clearing of tables between sittings
  • Maintaining an amazing guest satisfaction

Average working week between -

Thursday - 2pm - F

Friday - 9am - F

Saturday - 9am - F

Sunday - 9am - F

Company Benefits -

- Equal share of tips

- Christmas Day & Boxing Day OFF

- Company pension scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.25 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Application question(s):

  • What is your current notice period?

Experience:

  • Supervisor: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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