Restaurant Assistant General Manager

We're looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead the operations of our fresh pasta restaurant.

Opening hours

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

What you'll do at Pasta Evangelists

• Be in charge of the restaurant floor and kitchen, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Uphold cleanliness, food safety and operational procedures in both front of house and back of house areas.
• Oversee the kitchen and dining area, making sure every dish that leaves the kitchen is a masterpiece; you'll also help prepare dishes for customers.
• Be the go to person for our 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.
• Help with budget planning and find smart ways to control costs.
• Conduct regular food and health & safety checks and take action if something needs fixing.
• Keep the vibe positive, even during busy shifts.

Who you are

• You have solid experience as an Assistant Restaurant Manager or a similar role in hospitality.
• You're a natural leader who loves motivating and guiding a team.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can connect with staff and customers alike.
• You handle stressful situations with composure.
• You have a genuine passion for great food and hospitality, and love sharing that passion.
• You take pride in delivering perfection in every task.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment, supporting and motivating your team to achieve common goals.
• You're eager to grow with us as we expand, developing a pipeline of future leaders.
• Bonus: experience with coffee, wine, or pasta is advantageous, but your zest for life is key.
• If you dream in pasta shapes, you're in the right place.

What we can offer

• Competitive salary to attract top talent.
• Service charge.
• Dynamic, fast moving & diverse team.
• Regular team socials and pasta tastings.
• Free Pasta Evangelists products.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Development opportunities - grow inside the business.