Assistant Manager – Front of House
Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.

At Rick Stein Restaurants, we’re all about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly, and creating memorable experiences for every guest. We’re now looking for an experienced and confident Assistant Manager to join our front-of-house team.

If you love leading teams, delivering exceptional hospitality, and ensuring smooth restaurant operations, we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the General Manager in overseeing daily front-of-house operations
• Leading and motivating the team to deliver outstanding guest experiences
• Ensuring all service standards are upheld across the restaurant
• Managing staff rotas, training, and performance development
• Maintaining high standards in food, drink, and service knowledge, and sharing this with the team
• Monitoring guest satisfaction and resolving any issues promptly and professionally
• Working closely with the kitchen and bar to ensure seamless, efficient service
• Driving sales, upselling, and operational performance
• Assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of new team members

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a supervisory or assistant management role in a professional hospitality environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident engaging with guests and colleagues
• A genuine passion for food, wine, and exceptional service
• A hands-on, proactive approach with a focus on teamwork and operational excellence
• Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment and lead by example

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary plus tips
• Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms, and Shops
• Ongoing training and development, including leadership, food, wine, and operational skills
• Opportunities to progress within a respected hospitality group
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more

If you’re passionate about hospitality and ready to take the next step in your career, apply now and join the front-of-house leadership team at Rick Stein Restaurants.

 At Rick Stein Barnes guests can enjoy some of Rick Stein’s most iconic dishes such as the Dover sole a la Meunière and salt and pepper prawns as well as a selection of new dishes including côte de boeuf steak paired with a béarnaise sauce and served with hand cut chips, inspired by his recent Long Weekends adventure to Bordeaux. 

Assistant Manager – Front of House
Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.

At Rick Stein Restaurants, we’re all about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly, and creating memorable experiences for every guest. We’re now looking for an experienced and confident Assistant Manager to join our front-of-house team.

If you love leading teams, delivering exceptional hospitality, and ensuring smooth restaurant operations, we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the General Manager in overseeing daily front-of-house operations
• Leading and motivating the team to deliver outstanding guest experiences
• Ensuring all service standards are upheld across the restaurant
• Managing staff rotas, training, and performance development
• Maintaining high standards in food, drink, and service knowledge, and sharing this with the team
• Monitoring guest satisfaction and resolving any issues promptly and professionally
• Working closely with the kitchen and bar to ensure seamless, efficient service
• Driving sales, upselling, and operational performance
• Assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of new team members

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a supervisory or assistant management role in a professional hospitality environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident engaging with guests and colleagues
• A genuine passion for food, wine, and exceptional service
• A hands-on, proactive approach with a focus on teamwork and operational excellence
• Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment and lead by example

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary plus tips
• Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms, and Shops
• Ongoing training and development, including leadership, food, wine, and operational skills
• Opportunities to progress within a respected hospitality group
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more

If you’re passionate about hospitality and ready to take the next step in your career, apply now and join the front-of-house leadership team at Rick Stein Restaurants.

 At Rick Stein Barnes guests can enjoy some of Rick Stein’s most iconic dishes such as the Dover sole a la Meunière and salt and pepper prawns as well as a selection of new dishes including côte de boeuf steak paired with a béarnaise sauce and served with hand cut chips, inspired by his recent Long Weekends adventure to Bordeaux.