Assistant General Manager

Market Halls Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression within a growing/h—

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Staff perks and discounts acrossMarket

Job summary

Market Halls Group seeks an Assistant General Manager to be the right hand to the General Manager at Shelter Hall, Brighton. You will own people, performance and day-to-day operations, building a capable management team and delivering exceptional hospitality.

You will drive commercial targets, review P&L with the GM, lead recruitment and development, and forge strong partnerships with independent traders to create a seamless guest experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant General Manager, Deputy General Manager or in a similar senior hospitality role.
• Proven track record of leading management teams in a busy, high-volume environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing P&L, labour, GP and sales performance.
• A passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.
• Someone who can balance operational excellence with commercial results.
• A confident decision-maker who takes ownership and leads from the front.

Responsibilities

• Driving the venue's operational performance, ensuring consistently high standards across bars, floor and guest experience.
• Leading, coaching and developing Duty Managers and Supervisors, building a confident and accountable management team.
• Taking ownership of key commercial targets, including sales, labour, GP and profitability.
• Working alongside the GM to review the P&L, identify opportunities and improve business performance.
• Leading recruitment, team development, performance management and succession planning.
• Building strong partnerships with our independent food traders to deliver one joined-up guest experience.
• Championing our festival atmosphere while continually improving guest satisfaction and operational standards.
• Ensuring the venue is safe, compliant and operating efficiently.
• Supporting the GM with business planning, events and new initiatives.
• Taking full operational responsibility for the venue in the GM's absence.

Skills

Assistant General Manager experience

Leadership of management teams

P&L and commercial discipline

High-volume hospitality

Decision-making under pressure

Job description

Welcome to Shelter Hall, Brighton's iconic seafront food hall, where incredible food, great drinks and festival energy come together every single day. With 7 incredible kitchens, 2 buzzing bars, 2 vibrant floors and stunning outdoor terraces overlooking the sea, Shelter Hall brings together some of the best independent food talent Sussex has to offer.

Think amazing street food, cocktails flowing, music playing and a venue full of people having a great time. From sunny afternoons on the terrace to packed weekends and unforgettable events, no two shifts are ever the same. We're looking for an Assistant General Manager who can bring the energy, inspire a team and help take one of Brighton's most exciting hospitality venues to the next level.

The Role

As Assistant General Manager, you'll be the General Manager's right hand, taking real ownership of the venue's people, performance and day-to-day operations. You'll be responsible for developing a strong management team, driving commercial results and making sure our festival atmosphere translates into brilliant hospitality every single day. This isn't just about running great shifts. It's about understanding the business, spotting opportunities, raising standards and building a team that consistently delivers. You'll have the confidence to make decisions, challenge the way we do things and take full responsibility for the venue when the General Manager isn't there.

What You'll Be Doing

• Driving the venue's operational performance, ensuring consistently high standards across bars, floor and guest experience.
• Leading, coaching and developing Duty Managers and Supervisors, building a confident and accountable management team.
• Taking ownership of key commercial targets, including sales, labour, GP and profitability.
• Working alongside the GM to review the P&L, identify opportunities and improve business performance.
• Leading recruitment, team development, performance management and succession planning.
• Building strong partnerships with our independent food traders to deliver one joined-up guest experience.
• Championing our festival atmosphere while continually improving guest satisfaction and operational standards.
• Ensuring the venue is safe, compliant and operating efficiently.
• Supporting the GM with business planning, events and new initiatives.
• Taking full operational responsibility for the venue in the GM's absence.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as an Assistant General Manager, Deputy General Manager or in a similar senior hospitality role.
• A proven track record of leading management teams in a busy, high-volume environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing P&L, labour, GP and sales performance.
• A passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.
• Someone who can balance operational excellence with commercial results.
• A confident decision-maker who takes ownership and leads from the front.
• A positive, energetic personality who brings ideas, challenges standards and gets the best out of people.

What You'll Get

• £40,000–£42,000 total package
• Career progression within a growing hospitality group.
• Training, coaching and leadership development.
• Staff perks and discounts across Market Halls.
• A supportive team culture where your ideas matter.
• The opportunity to help lead one of Brighton's most iconic seafront venues.

Ready to Bring the Energy?

If you're an ambitious hospitality leader who loves developing people, driving performance and creating unforgettable guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you.