Assistant Restaurant Manager

Assistant Restaurant Manager


Company
MHDV
Location
Leeds
Posted
12 days ago
Via
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 United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.50 per hour as of 1 April 2026. Restaurant assistants, waiters and kitchen porters receive this rate for all hours worked including overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 48 hours in a reference period. Employers must pay this rate or face penalties of up to £20,000 per worker.
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As per GOV.UK, non-UK applicants for restaurant chef positions must hold a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed employer with a minimum salary of £30,960 or the going rate for the SOC code 5434, whichever is higher, as of January 2026. The visa requires a Certificate of Sponsorship issued no earlier than 3 months before application and payment of the Immigration Skills Charge of £1,000 per year.
Q Do I need formal qualifications or prior experience to work as a restaurant waiter in the United Kingdom?
As per GOV.UK, no formal qualifications are required for restaurant waiter roles but applicants must hold a valid Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate obtained within the last 3 years. Employers typically require at least 6 months of customer-facing experience demonstrated through references or a trial shift.
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As per GOV.UK, applicants must provide a National Insurance number, proof of right to work such as a passport or biometric residence permit, and a completed Work Trial agreement form before starting. Employers must issue a written statement of employment particulars within 1 day of the trial commencing.
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