The Blue Stoops is the London home of Allsopp's, a brewing family whose story starts in Burton-upon-Trent in 1730. Jamie Allsopp revived the brewery and opened The Blue Stoops on Kensington Church Street, by Notting Hill Gate, in October 2024. It was the first pub under the Allsopp's name in 80 years.
It's a proper pub with a proper dining room. We pour Allsopp's own ales, including the revived Double Diamond, with cask ales pulled through bespoke beer engines, alongside a well-chosen wine list and cocktails. The menu, created by executive chef Lorcan Spiteri (Caravel) with Head Chef Jacob Farley, is simple, seasonal British cooking. The room is a showpiece: big corner windows, blue ceramic bar tiles and walls full of brewing history.
In two years we've built a reputation we're proud of:
Praised by national critics including Jay Rayner and William Sitwell
Joint winner at the CAMRA Pub Design Awards (Conversion to Pub Use)
Listed in Londonist's Best Pubs in London
Featured in the Top 50 Gastropubs guide
Rated 4.5 stars by guests
We're hiring a Restaurant Manager with real wine knowledge to lead our dining room. Wine is a big part of the experience here, and you'll be the person who brings it to life: guiding guests through the list, training the team and working with our suppliers. You'll run the floor day to day with genuine ownership of the room and the backing of a growing group.
Run service day to day and lead the front of house team
Own the wine offer: recommendations, pairings, staff training and input on the list
Work with our wine suppliers on tastings, events and staff trips
Make sure strong wine knowledge is always on the floor, including when senior staff are off
Manage rotas, labour, cash-up and end-of-day reporting
Recruit, train and develop the team
Keep standards and licensing compliance consistent
WSET Level 2 (essential) - WSET 3 (preferable)
Previous experience managing a quality restaurant with a serious wine offer
Confidence talking about wine with guests, from easy-drinking to fine wine
Strong commercial awareness, including labour %, GP and spend per head
A warm, hands-on leadership style
Further WSET wine training
Staff trips away with our suppliers
£100 voucher on passing probation
£250 cash for successful staff referrals
Staff food
Pension
Progression within a growing group
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Restaurant Manager in London employer: Allsopp's Taverns Limited
Allsopp's Taverns Limited is an attractive employer due to its commitment to quality service and culinary excellence. Employees benefit from a dynamic work environment that encourages professional growth and skill development. The company's focus on seasonal British cooking and its rich brewing heritage create a unique workplace culture.
