Assistant Restaurant Manager

District10 is a contemporary restaurant and hospitality brand based in Abuja, Nigeria, created to bring together exceptional food, thoughtful hospitality and memorable dining experiences. Our menu celebrates richness and diversity of Nigerian cuisine while embracing flavors and culinary influences from around the world. We aim to create a space where guests can enjoy well-prepared meals in a comfortable, stylish, and welcoming environment. Beyond our restaurant, DISTRICT10 offers catering and food services designed for individuals, businesses, celebrations, and special occasions. From everyday dining to corporate meals and private events, we are committed to delivering quality, consistency and excellent service.

At the heart of DISTRICT10 is a passion for food and people. We believe that great hospitality goes beyond what is served on the plate, it is more about how people feel when they walk through our doors and the experience they take with them when they leave.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Restaurant Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Operations

Reports To: General Manager

Job Purpose

• The Assistant Restaurant Manager supports the Restaurant Manager in overseeing daily restaurant operations, supervising staff, maintaining excellent customer service, and ensuring that the restaurant operates efficiently and according to company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Restaurant Manager with the daily running of the restaurant.

• Supervise waiters/waitresses, bartenders, kitchen staff, and other employees.

• Ensure staff are punctual, properly dressed, and ready for their shifts.

• Assist in preparing staff schedules and duty rosters.

• Monitor staff performance and provide guidance where necessary.

• Ensure excellent customer service is consistently provided.

• Attend to customer complaints and resolve issues professionally.

• Monitor food and beverage service to ensure quality and timely delivery.

• Assist with monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages to the Manager.

• Help control food, beverage, and operational wastage.

• Ensure proper handling of cash, POS transactions, and customer payments.

• Assist with daily sales reconciliation and operational reports.

• Ensure the restaurant, bar, kitchen, and service areas remain clean and organised.

• Ensure staff comply with hygiene, health, safety, and company policies.

• Assist with staff training, onboarding, and coaching.

• Support the Restaurant Manager in implementing company policies and procedures.

• Assist with opening and closing procedures.

• Coordinate operations in the absence of the Restaurant Manager.

• Support restaurant promotions, events, and special activities.

• Report operational challenges, staff issues, customer feedback, and incidents to the Restaurant Manager.

• Perform other duties assigned by management.

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Customer satisfaction.

• Staff punctuality and productivity.

• Quality and speed of service.

• Reduction in operational errors and wastage.

• Cleanliness and hygiene compliance.

• Accurate cash/POS handling.

• Effective staff supervision.

• Achievement of operational and sales targets.

• Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in restaurant, hospitality, or food-service operations.

• OND, HND, Bachelor’s degree, or relevant qualification is an advantage.

• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.

• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to supervise and motivate a team.

• Good organisational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

• Basic computer and POS knowledge is an advantage.

• Must be responsible, professional, proactive, and customer-focused.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Customer service
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Conflict resolution
• Organisation
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Ability to work under pressure.

Application Closing Date

20th October, 2026.