Assistant Manager

Assistant Bar & Restaurant Manager

Big bar plans. Big personality. Big opportunity.

Right in the heart of Liverpool’s hustle and bustle, Wildwood is a 120 cover, two floor restaurant with a stunning open kitchen and a loyal, lively crowd. We serve lunch, dinner, and banging weekend brunches and in 2026, we’re taking things up a gear with a brand new bar refurbishment. This role is all about owning that bar and helping us launch it properly.

Here’s why you’ll love working with us

• Earn up to £32,500 per year (based on a 40-hour, hourly paid contract including tips (and they really add up!)
• Because you’re paid hourly, every extra hour you work is paid
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance… no super early starts, no late nights, and closed on Christmas Day
• Work alongside a supportive, experienced, and hands-on General Manager

The vibe

This isn’t a ‘clipboard in the corner’ kind of job. You’ll be on the floor, in the action, leading shifts, setting the energy, and making sure guests feel the buzz the moment they walk in.  We’re looking for someone who loves bars, understands restaurants, and gets a kick out of building something special from the ground up. 

Who we are

Wildwood (part of the Bow Street Group) has been doing Italian inspired food, great cocktails, and characterful venues since 2006. Every site has its own look and feel, but one thing stays the same:  Casual excellence. Full table service, delivered with flair, confidence, and personality. No scripts. No robotic service. Just great hospitality.

With 30 restaurants and big expansion plans for 2026, there’s serious room to grow with us. 

What you’ll be owning

• Full control of the bar - standards, training, stock, service, the lot
• Being visible and vocal on the floor during busy services
• Jumping in when standards slip (and making sure they don’t again)
• Setting the tone for service style, pace, and behaviour
• Training a bar team that actually enjoys coming to work
• Stock takes, ordering, and labour control (you know the drill)
• Dreaming up new ideas, menus, and moments that bring people through the door

 You’ll smash this if you are…

• A proper operator who runs a tight ship without killing the fun
• A natural leader who sets expectations and sticks to them
• Confident managing both food and drink service
• From a branded hospitality background (ideal, not essential)
• The type who loves launching ideas once the foundations are solid

Why this role is a big deal

• You’ll play a key role in launching a freshly refurbed bar
• Iconic Liverpool city centre location
• Real freedom to bring your personality and ideas to the table
• Staff meals, great perks, and real progression across a growing group

If you love the buzz of a busy floor, thrive on responsibility, and want to put your stamp on a bar with huge potential this one’s for you.

Apply now and let’s build something brilliant together.