Join as our Assistant Restaurant Manager – Lead, Inspire, and WOW ️ Are you ready to lead an amazing team, create unforgettable experiences, and bring your passion for food and service to life? We’re looking for a dynamic Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our vibrant Dining Team and make every shift count Why you'll love this Shift Leader role: Full-time hours with a great work life balance with only one evening shift (only until 9pm March to October) and alternating weekends. Competitive pay at £32,000 per annum. Increased holiday allowance and birthday leave A fun and fast-paced team environment that loves to make every shift an exciting challenge. Your role as Assistant Restaurant Manager: As our Assistant Restaurant Manager at Bents, you’ll be the heart of our Front of House team, working closely with the Dining Manager to ensure everything runs like clockwork. Your role will be all about coaching, developing, and motivating your team to deliver exceptional service to our customers, while overseeing daily operations across multiple dining locations. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor the team, working alongside the Dining Manager. Oversee the daily operations across the 7 dining locations, seating over 1000 customers. Ensure customers receive outstanding service that exceeds expectations. Monitor and maintain health and safety standards. Work efficiently and make things happen in a fast-paced environment. We’re seeking someone with a passion for hospitality, excellent service, a drive to succeed, and a love for sales. You should be friendly, customer-focused, and have a positive attitude. At least 2 years of experience managing a large team in a fast-paced environment. Strong ability to work in a very fast paced, pressurised environment to drive sales and deliver exceptional service. Excellent customer service skills, maintaining professionalism in any situation. A flexible approach to tasks and changes, always open to new challenges. The ability to stay calm and focused under pressure, whether it's handling a rush of customers or navigating a challenging situation, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Who are Bents? We’re Bents, a family-run business with a reputation for quality and innovation. We’re all about providing everything for your garden and home while offering a fantastic dining experience for over 1,000 guests. We’ve been doing this since 1937, and our passion for great service, quality, and exclusive living really sets us apart. When you join, you’ll feel like part of the family from day one. Why work with us? 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) – and it goes up to 34 days with length of service. Free onsite parking. Colleague discount (and special family & friends discount days). Health medical cash back scheme for you. Long service awards. Birthday leave. Company pension scheme. Recognition schemes. Free events for you and your family. Cycle-to-work scheme. Discounted gym membership. Training and development opportunities. Plus loads more If you're a natural leader with a passion for food, service, and creating WOW moments for customers, we want you on our team Apply now and get ready to make a real impact.