Lifestyle Group
AKI London - Assistant Restaurant Manager
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AKI London - Assistant Restaurant Manager
Assistant Restaurant Manager – AKI, Lifestyle Group
AKI is a modern Japanese restaurant and lounge bar, renowned for its contemporary interpretation of traditional Japanese cuisine and its refined, stylish ambiance. We are excited to be opening a brand-new location in London, set within a stunning historic building that once housed a prestigious bank.
We are currently looking for a passionate and skilled Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Restaurant Manager in overseeing daily operations to ensure a seamless guest experience
- Assist in managing and motivating front-of-house staff to maintain high service standards
- Act as a key contact for guests, handling feedback and ensuring satisfaction
- Help coordinate table turnover and smooth service flow alongside the reception team
- Monitor service quality and make real-time adjustments based on guest needs
- Assist in stock control, ordering, and equipment readiness
- Ensure team adherence to health and safety guidelines and hygiene standards
- Lead by example on the floor and support staff training and development
- Contribute to creating staff rotas and managing shift planning
- Communicate effectively with the Restaurant Manager and General Manager, sharing daily insights and suggestions
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Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or assistant manager role within a fast-paced hospitality environment
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Solid understanding of:
- Service operations
- Guest experience
- Team management
- Familiarity with health & safety and hygiene compliance standards
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
- A proactive, hands-on approach and a passion for hospitality
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Why Join Us?
At Lifestyle Group, we offer a dynamic and inspiring work environment, with strong values of:
- Innovation
- Teamwork
- Excellence
As part of the AKI team, you will:
- Bring creativity to the dining experience
- Contribute to an elevated elevated dining experience
We invest in:
- Professional growth through regular training and development
- Employee recognition initiatives and team events
Opportunities include:
- Internal mobility across our restaurants, hotels, and retail brands in Malta and abroad
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