Assistant Manager

Overview

Join Portobello Garden's team as an Assistant Manager in a vibrant and family-oriented atmosphere, where food, wine, and laughter are always in abundance.

Job Type

Full-Time | Leadership Required | Bilingual in Italian

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead by example on the floor, ensuring that every guest is treated to the warm, welcoming hospitality that Italy is famous for.
• Motivate, train, and support Portobello Garden's front-of-house team, helping them shine like the stars they are.
• Handle any guest concerns or tricky situations.
• Assist in managing the day-to-day operations, from scheduling and inventory to ensuring that Portobello Garden's pasta and wine stocks are always ready for the dinner rush.
• Ensure the restaurant looks its best at all times, with an atmosphere that feels like a warm Italian embrace.
• Help manage budgets, monitor expenses, and contribute to financial planning, end of day and opening reports, weekly orders.
• Work closely with the restaurant staff to implement new ideas, strategies, and ensure that everything runs smoothly.

As the Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for opening and closing the restaurant, ensuring everything is ready for service, and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

What Portobello Garden’re Looking For:

• Prior experience in restaurant management or a supervisory role in the hospitality industry, preferably with a love for Italian cuisine.
• A natural leader who can inspire and energize a team during busy dinner services.
• A genuine enjoyment of making people happy and creating memorable dining experiences.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks with precision and care.
• Articulate and approachable, capable of effective communication with staff, management, and guests.
• A love for Italian food, wine, and culture is a huge plus.

Perks:

• Enjoy complimentary staff meals that transport your taste buds straight to Italy.
• Opportunities for growth within the company and potential for a pay rise.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits because Portobello Garden believe in rewarding hard work and dedication.