Assistant Restaurant Manager Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Assistant Restaurant Manager – Fine Dining | Edinburgh
Salary Package: Circa £32,000 OTE (includes service charge share + performance bonus)
Hours: 48 hours per week | 5-day rota
Location: Edinburgh
Recruiter: Goldstar Chefs – UK’s leading recruitment hub for international and UK-based hospitality professionals

Join the UK’s Leading Global Cuisine Market

At Goldstar Chefs, we connect top-tier international talent with exceptional career opportunities in the UK’s vibrant and diverse hospitality industry. We’re proud to partner with reputable, ethically driven employers who prioritise staff wellbeing, long-term career growth, and excellent employment standards.

This is a fantastic career opportunity for a skilled Assistant Restaurant Manager to join an upscale fine dining establishment in Edinburgh, known for delivering premium service and exquisite cuisine.

Your Role

You’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the front of house, supporting senior leadership in achieving business objectives. Your focus will be on delivering a polished guest experience, managing administrative functions, mentoring staff, and maintaining top-tier service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily FOH operations
• Deliver exceptional customer service aligned with brand standards
• Support team performance, training, and motivation
• Oversee compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations
• Contribute to business targets, planning, and guest satisfaction initiatives

Essential Criteria

To be considered, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, plus 3 years of progressive career development in hospitality
• Professional training from a recognised hospitality institute
• Personal Alcohol Licence holder
• Health & Safety qualifications, including HACCP awareness
• Strong leadership, organisational, and multitasking abilities
• Able to commute within a 1-hour radius of the restaurant

Ideal Attributes

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Results-driven and performance-focused
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Professional, empathetic, and team-oriented
• Energetic, creative, and passionate about hospitality
• Resilient and thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Physically fit with a hands-on approach

What’s in It for You

• Competitive pay with service charge and bonus
• 28 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Workplace pension
• Incentives and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Excellent opportunity for career progression
• Potential Skilled Worker visa sponsorship (if applicable)

Additional Notes

UK Applicants:
Be prepared to provide proof of your right to work in the UK (e.g. passport or relevant documentation) prior to interview. Original documents must be presented at interview.

International Applicants:
This role is open to global candidates and recent UK graduates (Tier 4) with relevant qualifications in hospitality or business. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates. Note that associated visa and travel costs are the candidate’s responsibility; employer pays UKVI sponsorship fees.

Important: Goldstar Chefs does not charge any upfront fees to shortlist your CV for this role.

Enhance Your Application

Boost your chances of being shortlisted:

• Send a short personal video introduction along with your CV
• Include references, commendations, and any relevant links (LinkedIn/Instagram)

About Us:
Goldstar Chefs is a leading UK-based recruitment agency specialising in the hospitality sector. We are also a government-regulated (OISC) immigration adviser and a corporate member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

Please do not call regarding this vacancy—we will contact shortlisted candidates directly due to the high volume of applications.

Ready to build a brighter, more rewarding future in the UK hospitality industry?
Apply now and take the next step in your career with Goldstar Chefs.