Assistant Restaurant Manager

Assistant Restaurant Manager – Engel & Jang, Royal Exchange

Up to £19.00 per hour | 40 hours per week | Monday–Saturday | Sundays off 

Ready to take the next step in your hospitality career?

We’re looking for an experienced, energetic and guest-focused Assistant Restaurant Manager to join the team at Engel & Jang, our exceptional restaurant situated on the Mezzanine of the iconic Royal Exchange in the heart of the City of London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a natural hospitality professional who loves being on the floor, leading a team and creating memorable guest experiences.

Working closely with the Restaurant Manager and wider management team, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the restaurant – leading service, supporting and developing the team, and ensuring our standards are delivered consistently from the first guest arrival to the final table.

We’re looking for someone with personality, confidence and presence – a manager who leads from the floor and knows that great hospitality is all about the details.

What you’ll be doing

As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will:

• Support the Restaurant Manager with the smooth day-to-day running of the restaurant.
• Lead and motivate the Front of House team throughout service.
• Be visible and hands-on on the floor, creating a warm and engaging atmosphere for both guests and the team.
• Ensure consistently high standards of service and hospitality.
• Build genuine relationships with our guests and confidently handle requests, feedback and any issues that arise.
• Lead pre-service briefings and ensure the team is fully prepared for each service.
• Support the training, coaching and development of Front of House team members.
• Work closely with the kitchen, bar, reception and management teams to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of our menus, drinks and restaurant offering.
• Support opening and closing procedures and ensure operational standards are maintained throughout the day.
• Help create a positive, professional and high-performing team culture.

Who are we looking for?

You’ll be someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality and understands how to combine great service with strong leadership.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Restaurant Manager, Restaurant Supervisor, Floor Manager or in a similar leadership role within a quality restaurant or hospitality environment.
• A genuine passion for exceptional food, service and guest experience.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• A confident, warm and professional personality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm, organised and solutions-focused during busy services.
• Strong attention to detail and high personal standards.
• A hands-on approach – you’ll be comfortable leading from the floor rather than managing from the sidelines.
• A proactive, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• The legal right to work in the UK.

The role

• Up to £19.00 per hour
• 40-hour contract
• Monday to Saturday operation
• Closed every Sunday
• Based at the Royal Exchange in the heart of the City of London

What we offer

• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing hospitality group.
• Internal training and development.
• 28–30 days’ holiday per year, increasing with length of service.
• Uniform provided.
• Meal on duty.
• Employee reward programmes and long-service awards.
• A professional, supportive and dynamic working environment.
• The opportunity to work with an ambitious and passionate hospitality team.
• An incredible workplace within one of London’s most iconic buildings.

Your next move could start here.

If you’re an ambitious hospitality professional looking for your next management opportunity – and you enjoy leading from the floor, developing people and creating experiences guests want to return for – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and tell us what you could bring to the Engel & Jang team.

Based in West London?

If the Kensington/Olympia area is more convenient for you, our second venue, Pillar Hall at Olympia London, is also currently recruiting for Bartenders!

Assistant Restaurant Manager – Engel & Jang, Royal Exchange

Up to £19.00 per hour | 40 hours per week | Monday–Saturday | Sundays off 

Ready to take the next step in your hospitality career?

We’re looking for an experienced, energetic and guest-focused Assistant Restaurant Manager to join the team at Engel & Jang, our exceptional restaurant situated on the Mezzanine of the iconic Royal Exchange in the heart of the City of London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a natural hospitality professional who loves being on the floor, leading a team and creating memorable guest experiences.

Working closely with the Restaurant Manager and wider management team, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the restaurant – leading service, supporting and developing the team, and ensuring our standards are delivered consistently from the first guest arrival to the final table.

We’re looking for someone with personality, confidence and presence – a manager who leads from the floor and knows that great hospitality is all about the details.

What you’ll be doing

As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will:

• Support the Restaurant Manager with the smooth day-to-day running of the restaurant.
• Lead and motivate the Front of House team throughout service.
• Be visible and hands-on on the floor, creating a warm and engaging atmosphere for both guests and the team.
• Ensure consistently high standards of service and hospitality.
• Build genuine relationships with our guests and confidently handle requests, feedback and any issues that arise.
• Lead pre-service briefings and ensure the team is fully prepared for each service.
• Support the training, coaching and development of Front of House team members.
• Work closely with the kitchen, bar, reception and management teams to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of our menus, drinks and restaurant offering.
• Support opening and closing procedures and ensure operational standards are maintained throughout the day.
• Help create a positive, professional and high-performing team culture.

Who are we looking for?

You’ll be someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality and understands how to combine great service with strong leadership.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Restaurant Manager, Restaurant Supervisor, Floor Manager or in a similar leadership role within a quality restaurant or hospitality environment.
• A genuine passion for exceptional food, service and guest experience.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• A confident, warm and professional personality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm, organised and solutions-focused during busy services.
• Strong attention to detail and high personal standards.
• A hands-on approach – you’ll be comfortable leading from the floor rather than managing from the sidelines.
• A proactive, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• The legal right to work in the UK.

The role

• Up to £19.00 per hour
• 40-hour contract
• Monday to Saturday operation
• Closed every Sunday
• Based at the Royal Exchange in the heart of the City of London

What we offer

• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing hospitality group.
• Internal training and development.
• 28–30 days’ holiday per year, increasing with length of service.
• Uniform provided.
• Meal on duty.
• Employee reward programmes and long-service awards.
• A professional, supportive and dynamic working environment.
• The opportunity to work with an ambitious and passionate hospitality team.
• An incredible workplace within one of London’s most iconic buildings.

Your next move could start here.

If you’re an ambitious hospitality professional looking for your next management opportunity – and you enjoy leading from the floor, developing people and creating experiences guests want to return for – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and tell us what you could bring to the Engel & Jang team.

Based in West London?

If the Kensington/Olympia area is more convenient for you, our second venue, Pillar Hall at Olympia London, is also currently recruiting for Bartenders!