Purple Naan, Leigh, Dorset, South West England, England
Hospitality Job | Restaurant Management | Skilled Worker Visa Pathway
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Hospitality & Restaurant Management
Visa Sponsorship: Available (Skilled Worker route)
📌 Job Overview (For Naija & African Professionals in the UK)
This opportunity is ideal for Africans in the UK (or those planning to relocate) who are experienced in hospitality and looking to grow into restaurant management roles with visa sponsorship support.
A busy Indian restaurant in the UK is currently recruiting an Assistant Restaurant Manager to support daily operations, lead front-of-house teams, and ensure high service standards.
This role is suitable for candidates seeking long-term career growth in UK hospitality under a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship pathway.
🍽️ Key Responsibilities
As Assistant Manager, you will:
- Support the Restaurant Manager in daily operations
- Supervise front-of-house staff during shifts
- Ensure excellent customer service and resolve complaints professionally
- Maintain food quality, hygiene, and presentation standards
- Assist in staff recruitment, training, and scheduling
- Coordinate kitchen and front-of-house operations
- Manage stock control, supplier orders, and inventory
- Handle cash management, tills, and end-of-day reports
- Oversee takeaway and delivery operations when needed
- Step in as acting manager during absences
- Ensure compliance with UK food safety and health regulations
- Drive sales performance and operational efficiency
✅ Requirements (What Employers Expect)
- Previous experience in restaurant or hospitality management
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Knowledge of Indian restaurant operations is an advantage
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong customer service and problem-solving ability
- Flexible to work weekends, evenings, and public holidays
- Understanding of UK food hygiene and safety standards
🧠 Key Skills Needed
- Team leadership
- Customer service excellence
- Time management
- Stock and inventory control
- Problem-solving
- Organisation and coordination
- Strong communication skills
💼 Job Benefits
- Competitive annual salary (£28K–£34K)
- UK visa sponsorship available
- Career growth in hospitality management
- Free or on-site parking
- Permanent full-time role
- Hands-on leadership experience in a busy restaurant
🇬🇧 Why This Matters for Africans in the UK (Naija UK Connect Insight)
For many Nigerians and other Africans already in the UK or transitioning through work visas, hospitality remains one of the most accessible routes into Skilled Worker sponsorship roles.
This position offers:
- Entry into UK management-level hospitality
- Experience that strengthens long-term visa renewal or settlement pathways
- A chance to move from staff roles into supervisory leadership
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📌 Final Note
If you are already working in UK hospitality or have experience from Nigeria or other countries, this role could be a strong stepping stone into UK restaurant management and long-term career stability.
Apply early—visa sponsorship roles are competitive and fill quickly.
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