Assistant General Manager

We're opening our doors in Soho by the end October – and we want you to be part of it! We're getting ready to open the doors to Bar Douro Soho, our exciting new London site, and we're looking for an ambitious, passionate and experienced Assistant General Manager to join us on this journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something from the very beginning – helping us build an exceptional team, shape the culture of a brand-new restaurant and create unforgettable experiences for our guests. If you're an energetic hospitality leader who loves great food, exceptional wine and bringing people together, we'd love to hear from you. About Bar Douro We are really proud to be recognized as one of CODE Hospitality's Happiest Places to work in 2026! Bar Douro brings authentic Portuguese food, wine and hospitality to London. We use fresh, seasonal produce and focus on showcasing the best flavours, ingredients and techniques that Portugal has to offer. Alongside our food, we are proud to boast one of London's largest Portuguese wine lists, working closely with boutique producers and importing wines from across Portugal's diverse regions. We are passionate about staying true to Portuguese culture, cuisine and character, while delivering an exceptional experience through diligence, attention to detail, quality and consistency. With Soho being our newest location, this is an exciting time to join our growing team. About the Role You will assist the General Manager on a daily basis to ensure the restaurant is running smoothly at all times by organizing and prioritizing the workload in order to meet targets and deadlines. You will lead by example, setting high standards and expectations for your team and delivering a guest experience in line with the company vision and values. By providing clear direction, offering guidance, and motivating the team, you will help them reach their full potential. As part of the pre-opening team, you'll play a key role in bringing the new restaurant to life – from contributing to building and developing your team to establishing operational standards and creating a culture that reflects Bar Douro's vision, purpose, pillars and values. You will: Manage restaurant's day-to-day operations and performance in the General Manager's absence Lead, coach and develop your team, creating a positive and high-performing culture. Set clear expectations and lead by example across service, hospitality and operational standards. Deliver an exceptional guest experience that reflects the Bar Douro brand. Organise and prioritise workloads effectively, ensuring targets and deadlines are consistently met. Drive performance across sales, costs, labour and other key commercial measures. Maintain consistently high standards of food, wine, service, health & safety and compliance. Work closely with management and senior leadership teams to support the continued growth of the business. Play a key role in the successful pre-opening and launch of Bar Douro Soho. We're looking for an inspiring hospitality leader who combines strong operational knowledge with genuine passion for people, food, wine and guest experience. You'll ideally have: Proven experience as an Assistant General Manager or Deputy Manager within a quality-led restaurant or hospitality environment. A natural ability to lead, inspire and develop a team. A genuine passion for hospitality, food, wine and creating memorable guest experiences. A confident, charismatic and approachable personality. A hands-on approach and a willingness to be visible and involved in the operation. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, multitask and remain calm under pressure. A strong understanding of restaurant operations and commercial performance. A focus on quality, consistency and attention to detail. The ability to build strong relationships with both guests and colleagues. Curiosity, ambition and a genuine desire to learn, develop and progress your career. Most importantly, you'll share our passion for what we do and want to play an important role in building something special in Soho. Work & Life A genuine working week with rotas planned and shared in advance. We recognise the hours you work and stick to our rotas. Extra holiday days every two years with us, up to 32 days. Paid Annual Culture Day. Annual Staff Party. A collaborative and supportive working environment. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave for qualifying roles after two years with us. Company sick pay for qualifying roles after one year with us. Recognition & Development £250 employee referral scheme. Additional monthly bonus payment from tronc, subject to funds available. Regular internal and external training. Tailored development plans and genuine career progression opportunities. The opportunity to meet and work closely with up-and-coming Portuguese winemakers, chefs and producers. The opportunity to be part of a growing and expanding company. Enjoy Bar Douro 50% discount on your total bill, for up to two people. 30% discount for up to four people at any of our restaurants. 25% discount on selected Bar Douro event tickets for you and another guest. 25% staff discount on our online wine shop, Festa. 10% discount for friends and family, for up to four people. Knock-off drinks, coffee on tap and daily staff food. 24/7 access to Wellness Cloud. CODE App subscription. Ready to Join Us? TPBN1_UKCT