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Assistant Manager Restaurant & Bar - job post

The Oak Barn Restaurant
4.0 out of 5 stars
Burgess Hill
Up to £40,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time
Responded to 51-74% of applications in the past 30 days, typically within 4 days.

Job details

Pay

  • Up to £40,000 a year

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Location

Burgess Hill

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Free parking
  • Discounted or free food
  • Company events
  • On-site parking

Full job description

Restaurant Assistant Manager - (One of Sussex’s Best)

Up to £40K Package – 45+hours – 8 shifts*

The Oak Barn Restaurant – Mid Sussex - www.oakbarnrestaurant.co.uk

Ready to Lead One of Sussex’s Best?

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!

Apply today & join a restaurant where passion meets excellence

Benefits of working for us:

  • 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

About Us

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.

The Role

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

The Ideal Candidate

  • 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

Progression & Courses Available

Bartending / Cocktail Making / Barista / Coffee Art / Wine

Customer Service / Social Media Content / Marketing / Rotas

Plate Carrying / Expediting / Hosting / Costing & GP / Staff Training

Sales Reporting / Stock Taking / Event Planning

*On rare occasions, such as specific days or weeks of the year, or when necessary, work hours, shift coverage, pay & schedules may change.

Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Application question(s):

  • Do you have your Own Vehicle to travel to the Oak Barn Restaurant & Bar located in

Burgess Hill? (as there is no public transport nearby)

  • How far away do you live from The Oak Barn Restaurant (RH15 8RE)?
  • Would you like to participate in any of the 18 FREE training courses?
  • How many years of experience do you have in hospitality?

Work Location: In person

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