Salary / Rate of pay: £44,000
Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a stunning, award-winning destination restaurant set within a beautifully restored 19th-century building on the Somerset/Dorset border. We have an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated Assistant General Manager to join their senior leadership team.
What’s in it for you?
Want to act as a pivotal senior leader within an ambitious, high-end hospitality team with a stellar reputation for refined service and fresh, seasonal dining? Then this is a brilliant step for your career.
- Complimentary meals when on duty.
- Life Assurance.
- Access to a premium discount platform (gym memberships, travel, shopping, and gadgets).
- Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing hub.
- Recognition programmes, long service awards, and performance incentives.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Exceptional training, development, and mentorship opportunities to prepare you for future General Manager roles.
Package
- £44,000 Which includes guaranteed tronc of £12k
Why choose our Client?
This unique and growing premium restaurant collection treats its people as its greatest asset, offering a supportive, family-feel culture alongside clear long-term career progression. Holding prestigious industry accolades and celebrated for showcasing the absolute pinnacle of fresh West Country dining, this venue provides a top-tier platform for any ambitious hospitality manager aiming for excellence.
What’s involved?
As Assistant General Manager, you will work alongside the General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, drive exceptional guest experiences, and mentor a high-performing team across both front and back of house. You will act as the General Manager’s deputy, taking full operational responsibility in their absence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Operational Leadership: Overseeing floor management, leading pre-service briefings, and ensuring seamless service delivery during every trading period.
- Team Development: Supporting recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and succession planning to foster a positive, high-performing culture.
- Commercial & Financial Ownership: Monitoring sales targets, managing labor deployment, overseeing stock controls, and driving profitability.
- Compliance & Excellence: Maintaining EHO readiness, fire safety standards, and ensuring full health, safety, and regulatory compliance across the site.
Ideally, you will have a strong background as an Assistant General Manager or senior operational manager within a Rosette-standard, boutique hotel, or high-end fresh-food restaurant environment.
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job Number: 49227 / INDF&B
Job Role: Assistant General Manager
Location: Sherborne, Somerset
Job Title: Assistant Restaurant General Manager
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Assistant Restaurant General Manager employer: Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd
Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment within a well-established hotel group in the picturesque Llandrindod Wells. Employees benefit from competitive accommodation and staff meals, alongside comprehensive on-the-job training that fosters professional growth and development. The supportive culture encourages collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the hospitality sector.
Contact Details:
Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd Recruitment Team
