At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a high-performing team and ensure exceptional guest experiences in a luxury restaurant.
- Company: Join a prestigious luxury restaurant in the heart of London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £70,000+ plus additional perks and career progression.
- Other info: Perfect for ambitious hospitality leaders ready for their next challenge.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic environment where your leadership can shine and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in high-volume luxury restaurants and strong team management skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant General Manager to join the leadership team of a high-end luxury restaurant in London. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior hospitality professional who thrives in a high-volume environment and is passionate about exceptional guest experiences, team development, and operational excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the General Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless and exceptional service.
- Take a hands-on leadership approach across the restaurant floor, particularly during high-volume services.
- Lead, motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing front-of-house team.
- Maintain the highest standards of service, presentation, hospitality, and grooming.
- Support operational planning, staffing, rotas, labour management, and overall business performance.
- Take ownership of the restaurant in the General Manager's absence, ensuring smooth operations.
- Handle guest feedback and resolve any issues promptly and professionally.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and development across the team.
- Work closely with senior management to drive operational improvements and commercial performance.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, licensing, and company standards.
ABOUT YOU
- Previous experience as an Assistant General Manager within a high-volume luxury restaurant, or as a General Manager within a smaller-volume, high-end restaurant.
- Proven experience managing and developing large, high-performing teams.
- Strong understanding of luxury hospitality and exceptional service standards.
- Commercially aware, with experience supporting budgets, labour, and restaurant performance.
- A confident, hands-on leader who is highly visible on the floor.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and people-management skills.
- Calm and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment.
- Ambitious, driven, and passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Salary: £70,000+ per annum + additional benefits.
- The opportunity to join a prestigious luxury restaurant in London.
- Career progression.
If you are an experienced hospitality leader looking for your next challenge within a high-end, high-volume restaurant environment, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Assistant General Manager in London employer: Confidential Careers
Join a leading hospitality group that values exceptional dining and vibrant atmospheres, offering a dynamic work culture in the heart of London. As a Restaurant General Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a high-energy team, drive commercial success, and create memorable guest experiences while benefiting from ongoing professional development and a strong emphasis on employee growth. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on building a supportive service culture, this role promises a rewarding career in one of the world's most exciting dining destinations.
