Assistant Manager

Here is why you'll love working with us

• Advertised salary is based on a 42-hour, hourly paid contract including service charge (and they really add up!) Annual take home is dependant per site.
• Because you're paid hourly, every extra hour you work is paid
• Fair and balanced shifts
• Work alongside a supportive, experienced, and hands on General Manager

Who are we

Wildwood, now part of the Bow Street Group, is all about Italian-inspired food, great cocktails and welcoming spaces where people love to come together. We're on a mission to make Wildwood better than ever, investing in our restaurants, our people and every guest experience.

Our approach is simple: relaxed, full table service delivered with confidence, personality and genuine hospitality. No scripts. No robotic service. Just real people creating memorable experiences, one guest at a time.

With 27 restaurants and big expansion plans for 2026, there's serious room to grow with us!

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.