Assistant General Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is sourcing an Assistant General Manager for a newly opened premium Japanese restaurant in Greater London. The role is hands-on, on the floor leadership, working closely with the GM to shape operations and deliver outstanding guest experiences.

You will lead from the front, oversee front-of-house and bar operations, and contribute to events and revenue opportunities while maintaining high standards of service and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality-led restaurant or premium hospitality environment.
• Strong bar and cocktail knowledge is advantageous.
• Commercial awareness including costs, stock and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the GM with the day-to-day running of the restaurant
• Leading and developing the front-of-house and bar teams
• Maintaining exceptional service and guest experience standards
• Taking ownership of the bar operation and helping develop a new cocktail bar concept
• Supporting P&L, budgets, stock control and GP management
• Overseeing health and safety and operational standards
• Working alongside the GM to support the kitchen team and explore events and revenue opportunities

Skills

Leadership

Bar & cocktail knowledge

People management

Guest service excellence

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a newly opened, premium Japanese restaurant as Assistant General Manager. Working closely with the GM, you'll play a key role in a growing, ambitious independent business, helping shape the operation and deliver an exceptional guest experience.

A hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys being on the floor, leading from the front and getting involved across the entire operation.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the GM with the day-to-day running of the restaurant
• Leading and developing the front-of-house and bar teams
• Maintaining exceptional service and guest experience standards
• Taking ownership of the bar operation and helping develop a new cocktail bar concept
• Supporting P&L, budgets, stock control and GP management
• Overseeing health and safety and operational standards
• Working alongside the GM to support the kitchen team and explore events and revenue opportunities

We're looking for a reliable, positive and hands-on Assistant General Manager who leads by example and thrives in a close-knit team. You'll ideally have experience in a quality-led restaurant or premium hospitality environment. Strong bar and cocktail knowledge would be a real advantage, although Japanese restaurant experience isn't essential.

Above all, you'll be:

• A natural team player with a collaborative management style
• Approachable, supportive and confident leading a team
• Passionate about hospitality and delivering great service
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of costs, stock and profitability
• Happy to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in wherever needed

The Package

• 48 hours per week
• Six days per week, closed Sundays
• Monday and Tuesday is Dinner service only