Assistant Restaurant Manager

Assistant Restaurant Manager


Company
MHDV
Location
Leeds
Posted
12 days ago
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via 155 Vacancies - Malmaison Hotel Du Vin - Malmaison

Job Description
Job title: Assistant Restaurant Manager, Malmaison.

Rate of Pay / Hours: £31,500 plus Tronc, 45 hours.

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time.

Location: Malmaison Leeds.

Get paid for doing what you love, get loads of perks and benefits, learn something new and make a career for life with Malmaison.

Are high standards second nature to you? Do you love people and making guests smile everyday knowing you have delivered celebrity service? Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink and a brand you will be proud of?

You will:
• Have experience of working within a fast-paced F&B operation.
• Experience running functions, meetings, private dining and drinks receptions.
• Strong restaurant experience. Bar knowledge desirable.
• Some wine knowledge desireable.
• Experience in hotel F&B operations desireable.
• Understanding of catering costs, GP and labour control.
• Experience in rotaing.
• Able to motivate and manage a team.

You will report directly to our F&B manager and be responsible for driving excellent service standards within our brasserie and events spaces. You will also be responsible for completing duty manager shifts within the hotel. Weekend work and flexibility essential.

We create memories that the guest will never forget. This could be the next step for you into a Head of Department position within Malmaison – we actively encourage internal development and progression.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q What is the National Living Wage rate for restaurant workers aged 21 and over in the UK from April 2026?
As per the UK Government, the National Living Wage for restaurant roles such as waiters and kitchen staff aged 21 and over is £12.80 per hour as of 1 April 2026. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including overtime at the same rate. This applies to all restaurant jobs regardless of contract type.
Q Which visa allows non-UK citizens to take up sponsored restaurant jobs in the UK in 2026?
As per the UK Government, non-UK citizens require a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed restaurant employer for roles meeting the minimum salary threshold of £38,700 or the going rate for the occupation code. The visa costs £719 for up to 3 years and must be applied for before starting work. Seasonal Worker visas are not available for permanent restaurant positions.
Q Do I need a food hygiene certificate to work in a UK restaurant kitchen in 2026?
As per the UK Government, restaurant kitchen staff must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent before handling food, with training completed within the first month of employment. No formal education qualification is required but the certificate must be verifiable by the employer. Employers are responsible for ensuring compliance under food safety regulations.
Q What are the maximum weekly working hours and annual leave entitlements for full-time restaurant staff in the UK?
As per the UK Government, restaurant workers cannot exceed an average of 48 hours per week over a 17-week reference period unless they opt out in writing. Full-time staff receive at least 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays. Employers must provide payslips showing exact hours and holiday accrual.
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