Assistant Restaurant Manager

University Arms; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxurious hotel in Cambridge seeks an Assistant Bar & Restaurant Manager to ensure exceptional service and smooth operations. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a premium dining environment and a passion for guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include team training, managing reservations, and contributing to the restaurant's success. Offer includes competitive salary, free meals on duty, and discounts at Marriott locations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free meals on duty

Team Member Incentives

Team Member Parties

Room and F&B discounts across the Marriott portfolio

Qualifications

• Experience in a premium or luxury dining environment.
• Strong leadership skills and proactive under pressure.
• Excellent communication with guests and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support daily management of the restaurant operations.
• Train and motivate the front-of-house team for luxury service.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences and manage feedback.

Skills

Experience in supervisory or assistant management role

Passion for service and guest satisfaction

Strong leadership skills

Detail-oriented

Operational awareness

Job description

ABOUT US

University Arms is a 189-bedroom design-led Hotel situated in the heart of Cambridge, United Kingdom. Overlooking Parker’s Piece is the Hotel’s quintessentially British Restaurant and Bar, Parker’s Tavern, Library Lounge and beautiful wood-panelled Ballroom.

Opened in 1834 as a Coaching Inn, University Arms is Cambridge’s oldest Hotel. For 180 years, the Hotel was added to, updated and modernised in line with the age; however, it was the reopening in 2018 after a four-year £80m full renovation that really positioned the Hotel. It is now Cambridge's go‑to destination, alluring visitors with the promise of a sense of modern luxury.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING

As Assistant Bar & Restaurant Manager, you will support the Restaurant & Bar Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the restaurant, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining the highest standards of guest service. You will lead, motivate, and train the restaurant team, while also being hands‑on in service delivery.

THE DUTIES

• Support the day‑to‑day management of the restaurant, ensuring smooth and efficient service
• Lead, motivate, and train the front‑of‑house team to luxury service standards
• Ensure exceptional guest experience, handling requests and feedback professionally
• Assist with rotas, payroll cost control, ordering, and stock control
• Uphold brand standards, hygiene, and health & safety compliance
• Supper in managing reservations, floor plans, and guest flow during service
• Support performance reviews and ongoing staff development
• Contribute to menu launches, service enhancements, and guest engagement initiatives
• Collaborate with kitchen, bar, and events teams to deliver unified F&B excellence

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• Have experience in a supervisory or assistant management role within a premium or luxury dining environment
• Demonstrate passion for exceptional service and guest satisfaction
• Are confident, organised, and proactive under pressure
• Possess strong leadership skills with a hands‑on management approach
• Communicate clearly and professionally with both guests and colleagues
• Are detail‑oriented with strong operational awareness
• Are flexible to work shifts, including weekends and evenings
• Embrace teamwork and lead by example

THE PERKS

As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team in an exceptional property, the position comes with:

• Competitive salary
• Free meals on duty
• Team Member Incentives
• Team Member Parties
• Room and F&B discounts across the Marriott portfolio

RIGHT TO WORK

In line with the requirements of UK immigration legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility to work will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.