Assistant General Manager (New Opening - Covent Garden) - London

Arcade Food Hall; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant hospitality venue in Covent Garden is looking for an experienced Assistant General Manager to support operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leading fresh food restaurants, managing large teams, and demonstrating a commercial mindset. This role involves motivating staff, overseeing operations, and ensuring the highest standards of health and safety. Benefits include discounts at restaurants, bonuses, and wellness support. Join us and help shape the future of London hospitality.

Benefits

Refer a friend bonus

50% off food for you and loved ones

Access to counselling and legal advice

Qualifications

• Proven experience as General Manager or Assistant General Manager in a fresh food environment.
• Strong commercial mindset with P&L tracking abilities.
• Ability to lead and train a large restaurant team.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant operations in the absence of the Site Operations Manager.
• Motivate a team of managers and oversee a larger team.
• Monitor revenue and profit maximization efforts.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding for kitchen and restaurant staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Assistant General Manager (New Opening - Covent Garden) - London

Arcade Salary: Up to 56,000 + Variable Tronc

Join our leadership team - Lead the floor. Drive performance. Shape the future of London hospitality.

About Arcade:

Arcade is opening a new site in central London right in Covent Garden! For our grand opening, an AGM position awaits to open this beautiful space.

Arcade is one of UK's most ambitious and exciting hospitality projects! A dynamic playground where world‑class chefs, bold culinary ideas, and vibrant guest experiences come together under one roof. As a brand incubator, we launch, operate, and scale original concepts that celebrate global cuisines and exceptional drink culture.

About the role:

We're looking for an experienced second‑in‑command to support the Site Operations Manager of one of London's newest and most exciting venues – Arcade Covent Garden. With over 150K in weekly revenue and 1200 covers a day, this is an opportunity to step into a leadership role at a pioneering concept where global, fresh food and bar brands are created and operated all under one roof.

If you are a GM of a single site or an AMG with experience working in fresh food lead restaurants with large cover numbers and large hero teams then you will be excited by this opportunity and we'd like to meet you.

As a successful Assistant General Manager in this role you will:

• In the absence of the Site Operations Manager, assume full responsibility for the restaurant operations.
• Lead and motivate a team of 6‑8 managers (wider team circa 100) in a positive and engaged manner.
• Ensure maximum revenue and profit is achieved from all sales opportunities in every area (People, Place and Product).
• Support and contribute in admin duties; Payroll / Financial and Performance analysis.
• Complete and submit a monthly quantitative & qualitative people, performance and appraisal report to GM, Ops and Head of People.
• Ensure weekly rotas are completed and costed in line with company guidelines.
• Monitor and report on all weekly variable costs.
• Oversee the recruitment and onboarding of new employees in the Kitchen and Restaurant.
• Be an expert in our global menus, cooking techniques, drinks processes, supplier information, flavour profiles, partner brands, and ethos.
• Ensure the Company's Health & Safety policy is adhered to at all times.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Bring a genuine interest for Fresh Food that extends well beyond your professional career.
• Bring proven experience as a GM of a single site or an AMG working in fresh food leading restaurants with large cover numbers.
• Possess a strong commercial mindset with the ability to track and report on P&Ls.
• Are fully conversant with current legislation and licensing laws.
• Bring a track record in creating a culture of Health & Safety and Food Safety awareness that allows for a safe environment for staff and guests.
• Bring a problem‑solving mindset, tackle challenges with creativity to help us grow and improve.
• Have a proven ability to oversee, lead, train and inspire a sizeable restaurant team (circa 100).
• Bring excellent communication, organisational and multitasking skills.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Working at Arcade:

Our teams are the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry‑leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

At Arcade, we're more than just a restaurant group... We're a collective of bold, diverse food and drink brands driven by creativity, collaboration, and a passion for hospitality. We believe in growing together, empowering our people, and creating opportunities to thrive across all areas of the business. Whether onsite, behind the scenes or head office, working at Arcade means being part of something exciting, fast‑moving, and truly unique in the hospitality industry.

Benefits of being part of the team:

• Refer a friend bonus
• Internal wage advance facility to instantly access the wages you've earned
• A restaurant recognition budget for Birthday goodies and career milestones
• 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
• 50% off food in JKS restaurants within Arcade for you and your loved ones
• Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more through Hospitality Action 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year
• Summer and Christmas team parties where we all down tools and have some fun!