Assistant Manager

Earn up to £37,000 per year (based on a 42-hour, hourly paid contract including tips (and they really add up!)

Because you’re paid hourly, every extra hour you work is paid

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance… no super early starts, no late nights, and closed on Christmas Day

Work alongside a supportive, experienced, and hands-on General Manager

Who are we

Wildwood (part of the Bow Street Group) has been doing Italian inspired food, great cocktails, and characterful venues since 2006. Every site has its own look and feel, but one thing stays the same: Casual excellence. Full table service, delivered with flair, confidence, and personality. No scripts. No robotic service. Just great hospitality. With 28 restaurants and big expansion plans for 2026, there’s serious room to grow with us!

We’re looking for a personality-packed Assistant Manager. You’re confident, energetic, and impossible to ignore in the best way. Whether welcoming guests, leading a buzzing service, or handing out tasters to passersby, you’ll embody the Wildwood magic. You’ll set the tone with your passion for perfection, ensuring every shift runs flawlessly both front and back of house. We want someone who demands the best from themselves and their team when it comes to service, cleanliness, presentation, and overall atmosphere. You’re not just good; you’re meticulous.

What we need from you:

A people magnet: warm, engaging, and full of charisma

A natural leader who can motivate and inspire a team

A hands-on host who works the floor and the pavement!

Someone with an eagle eye for detail and a passion for perfection

A pro who can juggle restaurant and bar operations with ease

Your day-to-day:

Running slick, high-energy services with genuine hospitality

Leading and supporting the front-of-house team

Driving footfall and sales with creative outreach (tasters, engagement, flair!)

Handling all things people-related – from recruitment and training to team wellbeing and performance management

Managing stock levels, placing accurate orders, and working with suppliers

Keeping tight control on labour, rotas, and productivity

Ensuring all operational tasks (including health & safety, compliance and cash handling) are delivered to the highest standard

Ensuring every guest leaves feeling wowed

Representing Wildwood with style, confidence, and passion

Our culture Our culture is shaped by three core values: Creativity - always looking for better ways to do things; Ownership - taking responsibility and making things happen; and Collaboration - working together to achieve shared success. If these values resonate with you we'd love to hear from you.