Assistant General Manager (AGM) - Hawksmoor Edinburgh

Hawksmoor; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime on salaries

Tronc paid for every hour you work,||

Free team meals on shift

50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and/

Income protection and death in service

Paid annual volunteer days

Wagestream early wage access and tools

Referral bonuses from day one

Exclusive savings on travel, shopping

Restaurant welfare budget for snacks,

Full training and progression pathways

Job summary

Hawksmoor in Edinburgh is seeking an Assistant General Manager to join a renowned, ethically sourced restaurant group. You’ll act as a senior leader on the floor, partnering with the General Manager to deliver exceptional hospitality, set high standards and support both guests and team members.

You’ll lead shifts, coach managers, and drive commercial results while focusing on recruitment, training and succession planning to build a high-performing team in a busy, guest‑first environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant General Manager, Restaurant Manager or senior hospitality leader.
• Strong people-management and coaching ability.
• Proven track record of delivering high hospitality standards.
• Comfortable driving performance and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in leading the overall restaurant operation.
• Take ownership of service standards and guest experience.
• Coach and develop managers and front-of-house team members.
• Lead shifts with confidence, setting the tone for professionalism and warmth.
• Drive performance through strong communication and operational focus.
• Support recruitment, training and succession planning.

Skills

People management

Hospitality leadership

Operational excellence

Commercial awareness

Staff development

Job description

Assistant General Manager

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with award-winning wines and cocktails. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have been recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year.

As Assistant General Manager at Hawksmoor, you’ll be a senior leader within the restaurant, working closely with the General Manager to deliver exceptional hospitality, develop high-performing teams and drive strong commercial results. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll spend your time on the floor, setting standards and supporting both guests and team members.

What You’ll Do

• Support the General Manager in leading the overall restaurant operation
• Take ownership of service standards and guest experience
• Coach and develop managers and front-of-house team members
• Lead shifts with confidence, setting the tone for professionalism and warmth
• Drive performance through strong communication and operational focus
• Support recruitment, training and succession planning

Who You Are

• Experienced as an Assistant General Manager, Restaurant Manager or senior hospitality leader
• A confident and inspiring people manager
• Commercially aware and comfortable driving performance
• Calm and solutions-focused under pressure
• Passionate about hospitality and developing others
• Ambitious and values-led

Our Values

Welcome EveryoneWe create warm, inclusive spaces where people feel genuinely welcome.

Work Hard and Be Nice to PeopleWe set high standards and treat each other with kindness and respect.

Hit Hawksmoor StandardsWe care deeply about quality and consistency every day.

Keep EvolvingWe stay curious, open to feedback and always looking to improve.

Benefits

• Paid overtime on salaries
• Tronc paid for every hour you work, including holidays and breaks
• Free team meals on shift
• 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your loved ones
• Income protection and death in service cover
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Wagestream early wage access and financial wellbeing tools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping and experiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks and support
• Full training and development with clear progression pathways

We’re building a team that reflects the richness and diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyone and believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindness is key and high standards are met together. You might be exactly who we’re looking for.