Operations Manager in City of London

Aqua Restaurant Group Operations Manager

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Location

Our Head Office is in Borough (5 min walk from Borough Market). The position begins with Azzurra (Chelsea) and Dim Sum Library (Covent Garden), with main focus on Azzurra.

Benefits

• Dine with us: Enjoy discounts at all Aqua venues
• Celebrate YOU: Take your birthday off and earn additional long service leave
• Grow with us: Ongoing training and development to support personal & professional development
• Financial well‑being: Manage your pay with Wagestream & enhance financial knowledge
• Breaks: Food provided during breaks – Restaurant perk
• Work out: Discounted gym membership
• Lunch & Learn: Head Office perk
• Share the Talent: Bring a friend on board and get £500

Responsibilities

• Team guidance & development: You will guide by example, inspiring and motivating our team to deliver an exceptional service. Your support in hiring, training, and developing staff will ensure they reach their full potential and make team members feel included and motivated
• Operational excellence: Drive organisational change, ensure alignment with business goals, build relationships with suppliers & manage budgets and financial forecasts

Qualifications

• Mid‑senior level experience in restaurant operations
• Strong leadership & team development skills
• Proficiency in budget & financial forecasting

Compensation

You will be paid £30,534.76 per year. In addition, you can be part of the venue’s Tronc system, which may give you up to £64,465.24 extra per year.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Aqua Restaurant Group welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable adjustments to make your experience more accessible, please let us know.