Assistant Manager in Edinburgh

£29,400 - £34,000 basic salary, plus tronc and bonus.

As an Assistant Manager at Prezzo Italian, you’ll be at the heart of the restaurant - working alongside your General Manager to deliver standout dining experiences and strong operational results. You’ll play a key role in uniting and supporting your team, helping everyone give their best. By building strong, trusting relationships with both guests and team members, you’ll foster a warm, welcoming environment where people feel valued and connected. Above all, you’ll take pride in raising the bar—leading with heart, championing high standards, and making sure every guest leaves feeling genuinely cared for.

How we work:

• Respond quickly to challenges, keeping service and performance on track.
• Make every guest interaction personal and memorable.
• Use insight and problem-solving to support business success.
• Stay aligned with your team and GM on daily goals and priorities.

Our Person - We are looking for someone who:

• Celebrates team achievements to cultivate motivation and recognition.
• Recruits, trains, and develops talent with structured onboarding and growth plans.
• Supports retention and career progression through coaching and performance reviews.
• Applies People policies fairly and consistently.
• Promotes an inclusive, collaborative culture across all teams.
• Trains and empowers the team to deliver exceptional service with strong menu knowledge.
• Leads pre-shift briefings to align on updates, targets, and priorities.
• Handles guest feedback professionally, resolving concerns proactively.
• Supports team to engage with guests, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
• Supports the General Manager in driving sales, marketing, and community engagement.
• Maximises restaurant capacity through efficient table management while upholding service standards.
• Monitors and manages financial metrics to ensure profitability.
• Assists with forecasting, budgeting, and performance target setting.
• Oversees daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety, hygiene, and audit standards.
• Maintains top cleanliness, presentation, and atmosphere to meet brand standards.
• Leads the restaurant in the General Manager’s absence.
• Develops future leaders, developing internal growth.
• Proactively solves operational challenges for smooth service.

Experience We Value:

• 2-3+ years’ experience as a manager in the Hospitality Industry.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and growing business.
• Expert at organisation, prioritising, multi-tasking and meeting tight set deadlines.
• Commercially astute with experience of setting and delivering against targets.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Previous experience in a similar role with good knowledge of health & safety, food safety and employee relations matters.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills, being able to prioritise and show initiative.
• Good organisational skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to promote mutual respect and teamwork and develop teams.
• Ability to embrace change, always maintaining a positive outlook.

Prezzo Perks: What’s in it for you?

• TRONC and Commission Schemes – earn more as you drive success!
• 50% off food and drink at Prezzo, free meals on shift, and at least 25% discount for family and friends.
• Your birthday off!
• Employee Assistance Programme & GP appointment helpline.
• Grow with us - Career development opportunities & internal progression pathways.

Apply Now! Whether you’re starting or looking to grow your career, apply today and be part of the Prezzo family!