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Opportunity A celebrated, critically acclaimed independent restaurant in the heart of West London is seeking an exceptional front-of-house leader to join its senior team. With 75 covers across a buzzing counter and dining room, this is a high-energy, food-led operation with genuine soul the kind of place that people fall in love with.
The kitchen has recently been bolstered with a new Head Chef with serious ambitions, and the venue is pushing for accolades. This is an exciting moment to join where the culture, standards and legacy of the restaurant are being shaped in real time.
The Role Reporting to the General Manager, the Assistant General Manager will be a true number two a visible, hands-on leader who sets the tone.
Key responsibilities include:
- Deputising for the General Manager in their absence and acting as a senior point of authority
- Leading from the front on the floor, delivering warm, instinctive, exceptional hospitality
- Driving and developing the wine programme, with a strong personal passion for wine
- Involvement in rota management, financial reporting, and compliance
- Training and developing the wider FOH team, embedding a culture of excellence
- Maintaining an uncompromising focus on the guest experience at every touchpoint
The Candidate - A passionate, warm hospitality professional someone who genuinely loves what they do
- Strong background in quality, food-led restaurants
- Strong wine knowledge, with cocktail knowledge also valued
- Proven ability to lead and inspire a team in a fast-paced, high-standard environment
- An excellent communicator with a natural, confident presence on the floor
- Operationally sharp comfortable with rotas, financials, and the day-to-day mechanics of running a restaurant
Salary Up to £60,000
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