OMA + AGORA opened in April 2024 in the heart of London’s thriving Borough Market. Two restaurants in one building, where OMA is inspired by the fishing villages and shores of the Greek isles and further Levant, and AGORA is inspired by the energy of Athens’s markets and streets. It is the latest project by dcco.[ SMOKESTAK, manteca ]. AGORA is driven by a passion for showcasing the best of British produce. We work with the most inspiring, sustainability-driven suppliers throughout every aspect of our restaurant.
We are proud to be an independent business grounded in a purely hospitality background, and we've had a brilliant first year - being awarded a Bib Gourmand by Michelin and ranked 51st at the National Restaurant Awards 2025.
About the role.
We are looking for an experienced restaurant manager to join the AGORA team.
The ideal candidate will have a natural warmth for people and feed off the adrenalin of a busy service. Working alongside a well-established management team, you’ll support the front of house team in ensuring we are delivering that same passion to all our guests through support and training.
You’ll be a role model for all staff and spearheading what it means to run a dynamic London restaurant. You’ll be a critical thinker who is always questioning if we’re doing things the best way possible and constantly looking for ways to drive the business forward.
Responsibilities.
- Lunch and dinner service
- Oversee staff training and employee development.
- Daily rota management and cash up.
- Regular stock take of linen and other routine restaurant material.
- Recruitment and new employee journey management.
- Routine maintenance management of the site.
- Restaurant set-up operations
- Be a bastion of our brand and lead by example.
- Ensure that guest experience is at a consistently high standard.
Requirements.
- Previous experience in a similar environment – energetic, fast-paced, casual.
- Familiarity with Lightspeed and SevenRooms desirable but not essential.
- Basic grasp of Microsoft 360 and Sharepoint.
We offer.
- £1,000 every annual employment anniversary
- Monthly bonuses for top performers
- 50% staff discount on meals at each of our restaurants.
- Cost price wine through our suppliers.
- International trips for top performers.
- In-house training dedicated to your personal development.
- Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards.
- We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training.
- Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home.
- Whole team staff parties.
- Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks.
