Restaurant Manager

Assistant Restaurant Manager – Immediate Start – Henley-on-Thames

Optime Group is pleased to be recruiting an Assistant Restaurant Manager for a prestigious private members’ club located in Henley-on-Thames.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned hospitality professional to join a highly respected establishment, supporting the Food & Beverage Manager in delivering outstanding dining service and leading an engaged front-of-house team.

What’s on offer:

• Salary: £31,586 per annum
• Start: Immediate
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Henley-on-Thames
• Schedule: Rotational shifts, including evenings and weekends
• Benefits: Career development support, complimentary meals during shifts, staff fund access, and use of selected club facilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Food & Beverage Manager in coordinating day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Provide strong front-of-house leadership and uphold first-class service standards.
• Maintain strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all areas.
• Drive continual improvements in guest experience, service delivery, and operational workflow.
• Support staff training, coaching, and performance development to ensure service excellence.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism, initiative, and a guest-first mindset.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager, Floor Manager, Assistant Manager, or similar role within an upscale hospitality setting.
• Confident leader with excellent communication skills and a hands-on, supportive management style.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a passion for delivering premium service.
• Flexible, dependable, and comfortable working evenings, weekends, and key event periods.
• Motivated, proactive, and committed to enhancing both team performance and the guest journey.
• Must be able to drive to the location
• Full UK Driving Licence required, plus experience across both bar operations and floor management.

If you’re an enthusiastic hospitality leader ready to take the next step with one of Henley’s most distinguished venues, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to delivering excellence.

You must be eligible to work in the UK.
Optime Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.