Restaurant Assistant General Manager

Join the Pasta Revolution in the Heart of! We are looking for a passionate Assistant Restaurant Manager who can help us create exceptional dining experiences at our fresh pasta restaurant. We won't just cook and serve the freshest pasta in town (although that's a big part of it!), but open doors to one of the coolest locations in town.

Picture this: we'll have chefs making fresh pasta in the window of the restaurant to entice the good people around. There'll be the hippest Italian funk and jazz on stereo, the smell of ragù in the air, fresh pasta-making classes in house, drivers buzzing about on our beautiful terracotta Vespas, and much more.

As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you'll lead by example, overseeing operations during your shift and fostering a positive environment where our passion for authentic Italian cuisine shines through. You should be confident, charming, and smile easily with customers, and enthusiastic about the new fresh pasta concept.

Opening hours

10:00am - 2:00am, Monday to Sunday

What you'll do at Pasta Evangelists

• In charge of the restaurant floor and kitchen, ensuring everything runs like clockwork.
• Uphold cleanliness, food safety, and operational procedures in both front of house and back of house areas.
• Oversee the kitchen and dining area, ensuring every dish that leaves the kitchen is a masterpiece.
• Act as the go to person for front and back of house staff.
• Proactively address challenges and make quick, effective decisions to ensure seamless service.
• Engage warmly with guests, helping them explore the menu, offering personalised recommendations, and answering questions with passion.
• Prepare pasta dishes that look as good as they taste.
• Train new team members and keep the current crew sharp with ongoing training sessions.
• Manage shifts and time off requests to keep the restaurant fully staffed.
• Handle cash and reconcile transactions with precision and honesty.
• Assist with budget planning and find smart ways to control costs.
• Conduct regular Food and Health & Safety checks and take action if needed.
• Maintain a positive vibe, even during busy shifts.

Who are you

• Solid experience as an Assistant Restaurant Manager or a similar role in hospitality.
• Natural leader who loves motivating and guiding a team, with contagious positive energy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to connect with staff and customers alike.
• Stressed situations handled like a pro, staying calm and collected.
• Genuine passion for great food and hospitality, sharing that enthusiasm.
• Attention to perfection in every task, never missing a beat.
• Collaborative mindset, supporting and motivating the team to achieve common goals.
• Looking to grow with the business and become part of the future pipeline.
• Bonus: experience in coffee, wine, and pasta is advantageous.
• Dreaming in pasta shapes is a sign you're in the right place.

What we can offer

• Competitive salary.
• Service charge.
• Diverse, dynamic team.
• Regular team socials and pasta tastings.
• Free Pasta Evangelists products.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Development opportunities to grow inside the business.