Red D Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Assistant Manager for a busy and highly successful Irish bar and restaurant in Switzerland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious hospitality professional who enjoys a fast-paced food and beverage environment and thrives on leading teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining consistently high operational standards.

Working closely with the Food & Beverage Manager, the successful Assistant Manager will play a key role in the day-to-day operation, supporting service, developing the team and ensuring every guest enjoys an outstanding experience.

The Role

As Assistant Manager, you will:

• Support the Food & Beverage Manager in the daily operation of the venue
• Lead service across all food and beverage operations, ensuring exceptional standards at all times
• Lead by example on the floor, motivating and supporting the team throughout every service
• Ensure guests receive warm, professional and efficient service that exceeds expectations
• Monitor guest feedback and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Build strong relationships with customers by maintaining a visible presence throughout the venue
• Handle guest queries and resolve issues professionally and efficiently
• Recruit, train, coach and develop team members to achieve consistently high performance
• Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures are implemented, maintained and regularly reviewed
• Work closely with the management team on menu development, promotions and operational initiatives
• Support the wider management team whenever required to ensure the smooth running of the business

About You

The successful Assistant Manager will have:

• At least two years’ experience in an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager or similar leadership role
• Strong operational experience within a busy gastro pub, Irish bar or late-night venue
• Excellent knowledge of cocktails, wines, spirits and craft beer
• A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• The ability to remain calm, confident and professional under pressure
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• A hands-on management style with a willingness to lead from the floor
• Full eligibility to live and work in Switzerland

Package

• Excellent salary and Tips
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay
• Permanent full-time position
• Excellent opportunity to join a successful hospitality business in one of Europe’s most attractive cities

About Red D Recruitment

Red D Recruitment specialise in hospitality recruitment across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

We recruit for senior management and executive roles across hotels, restaurants, workplace catering, tourism and visitor attractions. Our clients range from luxury boutique hotels and leading restaurant groups to large-scale hospitality and catering operations.

Red D Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and identities. Selection is based on merit, skills and experience.