RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGER – JOIN KRICKET TODAY!
Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, Kricket is a collection of modern Indian restaurants that combine British ingredients with the flavours and aromas of India. Having started life in a 20-seater shipping container at Pop Brixton, Kricket now operates permanent locations in Brixton, Canary Wharf and Soho alongside our award-winning bar concept, SOMA. The group is looking to grow further in London and internationally.
Our newest location, in the heart of Shoreditch, is a 120-cover restaurant and bar, housed in a restored Victorian dispensary. It’s an evolution of the Kricket brand, featuring our first all-day café and bar concept alongside our signature restaurant experience.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're looking for an Assistant Manager to be a key partner to our General Manager. You'll ensure our day-to-day operations run flawlessly while collaborating with senior management to drive improvements across the board. Your passion for fostering a people-first culture and delivering best-in-class service will be instrumental in helping us grow and evolve.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR – BE PART OF A TEAM THAT CARES
* A leader with empathy, whose primary role is to take care of the people on your team.
* A charismatic and engaging personality who understands our brand, team culture, and, most of all, our customers.
* Someone with positive leadership qualities who can inspire and drive employee engagement to our usual Kricket service standards.
* Passion for service, people, and hospitality.
* All-day dining experience is a plus.
WHAT WE OFFER
Reward Yourself
* 50% off the total bill, across the group at any time, any day, for you and up to 3 guests.
* Cost price wine.
* Extra day of holiday after two years with the company (capped at 35 days).
* Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day off.
* Up to 30% off at our sister restaurant, Lina Stores.
* Employee referral scheme up to £500.
Be Yourself
* Membership to YuLife, with 24/7 access to its Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental, emotional, and financial support.
* Access to Wagestream, which allows you to access a portion of your earned wages in real-time.
* Loyalty rewards, including a 5-year anniversary dinner with the founders, a once-in-a-lifetime trip to India, and a 5-week paid sabbatical.
* Enhanced maternity/paternity pay & Baby First Aid classes for new parents.
* Free mortgage advice.
Progress Yourself
* Personal development plans.
* Regular training sessions (both internal and external).
* WSET courses for relevant roles.
* Regular supplier trips.
We believe in a culture that promotes inclusivity and respect - everyone is welcome. If you are an experienced and passionate Assistant Manager, apply now!
To be suitable you must have the correct working permit/visa.