Assistant Manager - Fareham

Full-Time | Permanent | From £31,000 P/A

About the Restaurant/Pub

We are a newly established restaurant/pub offering American-inspired comfort food in a relaxed, informal setting. As a growing operation, we're focused on building strong service standards, a positive team culture, and delivering a consistently enjoyable guest experience.

Role Summary

We're looking for a hands-on Assistant Manager to support the day-to-day running of the entire venue. This is a varied, practical role covering front of house, kitchen support, service delivery, compliance, and team leadership.

Working closely with the Manager and the Chef, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards, supporting the team, and helping the business continue to grow. This is a visible, service-led leadership role that requires the ability to lead by example.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily operation of the whole site, including FOH, kitchen, and guest areas
• Assist with opening, service, and closing procedures
• Lead shifts and provide hands-on support during busy periods
• Support staff training, supervision, and rota planning
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation, and safety
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and delivery checks
• Support basic financial reporting and labour management
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations
• Deliver excellent guest service and handle feedback professionally

This is a 7‑day‑a‑week operation, so flexibility is essential to support the team and business needs throughout the year.

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent position
• Opportunity to grow with a developing hospitality business
• Broad, hands-on management experience across the entire operation
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative working environment

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