Assistant Restaurant Manager

Join White Rabbit Hospitality as Assistant Restaurant Manager – Be Part of Something Extraordinary at Rao's Summer Pop-Up, Rusacks St Andrews

One of the most exciting summer hospitality events in Scotland is looking for its next great Assistant Restaurant Manager and that could be you.

White Rabbit Hospitality creates and operates bespoke Food & Beverage spaces within hotels. This summer, we're bringing the legendary Rao's to the iconic Rusacks St Andrews, perched overlooking the most famous finishing hole in golf, for an unmissable seasonal pop-up that is going to be one of the most talked-about hospitality events in St Andrews.

This isn't just a summer job. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to be part of something truly iconic, develop your leadership skills at the highest level, and play a key role in delivering an experience that guests will be talking about long after the summer is over.

At White Rabbit Hospitality, our values define everything we do: Hospitality is at our core, We do the right thing, We pursue excellence, and We are all entrepreneurs. If that sounds like your kind of operation, keep reading.

Our Values – In Every Cover, Every Moment

HOSPITALITY IS AT OUR CORE: Every service we deliver and every interaction we have is a chance to create a memory that lasts a lifetime. WE DO THE RIGHT THING: We look out for each other, we work with integrity, and we hold ourselves to the highest professional standards. WE PURSUE EXCELLENCE: We care deeply about every detail, from the way a table is laid to the way a guest is made to feel. WE ARE ALL ENTREPRENEURS: We encourage every member of our team to bring ideas, energy, and genuine ownership to their role.

What Will You Be Doing?

You'll be a key leader on the floor at Rao's Rusacks, supporting the Restaurant Manager, inspiring the service team, and ensuring every guest experiences the very best of what this extraordinary summer pop-up has to offer.

• Support the Restaurant Manager in leading the day-to-day front of house operation, ensuring every service is delivered to the highest standard of quality and professionalism.
• Lead and motivate the FOH team throughout service, creating a culture of warmth, energy, and genuine hospitality that reflects both the Rao's brand and the White Rabbit Hospitality ethos.
• Deliver an exceptional and personalised guest experience that matches the excitement and ambition of one of the UK's most anticipated summer hospitality events.
• Support the training, onboarding, and ongoing coaching of FOH team members, helping to build a service team that sets the standard.
• Manage the floor with confidence during busy service periods, handling guest requests, resolving any issues with professionalism, and keeping the team focused and motivated throughout.
• Build and maintain an expert knowledge of the menu and beverage offering, acting as a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide for guests throughout their experience.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth, seamless, and timely service across every cover.
• Maintain impeccable standards of table setup, floor presentation, and service mise en place ahead of every service.
• Support the management team with reservations, floor planning, and the overall organisation of daily service.
• Bring energy, ambition, and genuine passion to every single shift, at a pop-up of this magnitude, the atmosphere on the floor is everything.

What Do You Need?

• Proven experience as an Assistant Restaurant Manager, Supervisor, or Senior Waiter ready to step up, within a quality restaurant, hotel, or hospitality environment.
• A genuine passion for hospitality, people, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Natural leadership qualities with the ability to inspire, guide, and motivate a front of house team under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, warm, confident, and able to connect with guests and colleagues at all levels.
• The ability to work efficiently and calmly during high-volume, fast-paced service periods without compromising on standards.
• A meticulous eye for detail and an uncompromising commitment to quality in everything you do.
• Knowledge of EPOS systems and reservation platforms (desirable).
• Experience working within a high-profile, branded, or destination dining environment (desirable).

What We Offer:

Aside from an OTE hourly rate of £16.90 per hour we provide:

• A once-in-a-career opportunity to be part of the legendary Rao's brand at one of the UK's most iconic hotel settings, overlooking the 18th hole of the Old Course, St Andrews.
• 50% dining discount across the White Rabbit Hospitality portfolio.
• The chance to develop your leadership skills and build your CV at a high-profile, nationally recognised hospitality event.
• A supportive, values-driven team environment where your ambition and initiative are genuinely celebrated.
• Real opportunities for career progression within a fast-growing hospitality group that recognises and promotes its people.
• Regular team events, tastings, and brand experiences.

White Rabbit Hospitality is growing fast and the people who shine with us this summer will have every opportunity to continue that journey with us beyond the pop-up. Whether your ambition is to step into a full Restaurant Manager role, move across our wider portfolio, or simply experience something truly extraordinary this summer, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Ready to Be Part of One of This Summer's Most Exciting Hospitality Events?

If you're a passionate, people-first hospitality leader who takes pride in every service and wants to be part of something truly extraordinary, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to become Assistant Restaurant Manager with White Rabbit Hospitality at Rao's Summer Pop-Up, Rusacks St Andrews.