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From the team behindCrispinandBistro Freddie, we're launching Canal - an exciting waterside restaurant along the Grand Union Canal within Taxi House Hotel. Our vibrant dining experience blends food, music, and community, with a sun-drenched terrace featuring DJ sets from a floating music barge.
Our philosophy celebrates quality ingredients, seasonal cooking, and genuine hospitality in a space where everyone belongs. Situated within a creative hub housing FOLD recording studios and artist workspaces, we serve a dynamic community of musicians, artists, and guests.
We're seeking passionate front of house team members to join us. Whether experienced or bringing fresh energy, this is your chance to contribute to a vibrant workplace that values every voice. Join our family known for thoughtful food, natural wines, and creative hospitality on the water's edge.
Job Title: Assistant General Manager – New Opening
Location: Canal at Taxi House Hotel, Westbourne Park
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Schedule: Full Time
Experience: Previous experience within a quality restaurant is essential
Opening: June 2025
As Assistant General Manager at Canal, you'll be a key part of the leadership team, working closely with the General Manager to create an exceptional waterside dining experience where creativity, community, and hospitality meet.
Your role will include:
* Orchestrate daily operations across our waterside restaurant, terrace, and upstairs lounge, ensuring exceptional service from morning coffee to evening cocktails
* Create a vibrant atmosphere that embraces our unique canal-side setting and DJ programming
* Lead and develop a diverse team that delivers warm, inclusive hospitality
* Build meaningful connections with hotel guests, apartment residents, artists, and locals
* Oversee scheduling, recruitment, and team development while managing financial performance
* Drive operational excellence through supplier relationships, inventory management, and compliance standards
* Foster seamless front and back of house collaboration
* Bring your personality and warmth to our space, creating an environment where everyone feels welcome
We're looking for someone who:
* Has previous management experience in a high-quality, design-led or destination restaurant
* Is hospitality-obsessed, with a genuine passion for food, wine, people, and great service
* Embraces creativity and understands how food, music, and atmosphere work together
* Leads with warmth, confidence, and professionalism
* Can juggle multiple priorities while keeping calm and collected in a dynamic, multi-space venue
* Has excellent communication and leadership skills, bringing the best out of a diverse team
* Understands how to read a room, support guest needs, and deliver memorable experiences
* Has a solid understanding of restaurant operations, financials, and health & safety
* Is keen to grow and develop, both professionally and as part of an evolving group
What's in it for you:
* Up to £45,000 per year, including service charge
* Be part of a high-profile canal-side opening in one of London's most creative new venues
* Work in a stunning environment with indoor and outdoor spaces and regular DJ programming
* A clear path for progression within a growing group with multiple sites and future openings
* Training and development plans, tailored to your growth
* Delicious team meals on every shift
* 50% off dining across all HAM. Restaurant locations
* 20% off wine retail prices
* A healthy mix of day and evening shifts
If you're ready to help shape one of West London's most exciting waterside dining destinations—leading from the front with warmth, professionalism and passion—we'd love to hear from you. Come build something special with us on the banks of the Grand Union Canal.
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