Assistant Human Resources Manager

Aqua Restaurant Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Venue discounts

Birthday off

Training & development

Wagestream access

Gym membership discount

Lunch & Learn

Refer a friend £500

Job summary

Aqua Restaurant Group is seeking an Assistant HR Manager to support restaurant managers across London venues, helping maintain high performance and a positive workplace culture. You will handle employee relations and work closely with the HR Manager in a group of seven London restaurants, including travel to venues across Central and West London.

The role is based in our Support Office in Borough High Street with frequent venue visits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, ideally in hospitality or retail.
• Exposure to employee relations matters and larger teams.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support managers on employee relations and workplace culture.
• Collaborate with HR Manager and supervise the Junior HR Manager; work with a small team of 6.
• Drive initiatives in performance management and career development.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching

Performance management

People management

Job description

Aqua Restaurant Group is home to a unique collection of restaurants and bars in vibrant cities like London, Paris, Hong Kong, New York, Miami, and Dubai.

At Aqua, we offer passionate culinary and hospitality professionals the chance to grow their careers and explore new opportunities.

As our Assistant HR Manager, you will ensure a high performing team by supporting our managers in the restaurants, handle and support our managers with all employee relations and foster a positive workplace culture. We are looking for someone with experience of being in a similar role previously, ideally in hospitality or retail, who had the exposure of dealing with ER matters and bigger teams. The Assistant HR Manager works closely with the HR Manager on the daily tasks and responisbilities, which are spread accross the seven London based restaurants.

Where are we located?

The position will be based in our Support Office located on Borough High Street, neighbouring the Shard and a stone’s throw away from the historic Borough Market. Our office is conveniently next to Borough station, and a 5-minute walk away from London Bridge station- making it well connected to Central and Greater London. Part of the job also involves frequenting our incredible venues across Central and West London, with restaurants never over half an hour away.

What we bring to the table:

• Dine with us: Enjoy discounts at all Aqua venues
• Celebrate YOU: Take your birthday off and earn additional long service leave
• Grow with us: Ongoing training and development to support both your professional and personal development
• Financial well-being: Manage your pay with ease through Wagestream & enhance your financial knowledge
• Work out: Discounted gym membership
• Lunch & Learn: Support Office perk
• Share the Talent: Bring a friend on board and earn £500

Your day at Aqua:

• Coaching Managers: Support and coach managers on their employee relations and taking part in coaching managers to reduce turnover and foster a positive workplace culture
• Team Collaboration: This role has one direct reporting line, the Junior HR Manager and reports into the HR Director. It is a team of 6, hence a lot of cooperation and proactiveness is the key to success
• Strategic Mindset: Driving initiatives in performance management and career development

You will be paid £26,487.64 per annum. In addition, you can be a part of the venue’s Tronc system, which may give you up to £18,160.00 extra per year. The Tronc system is managed by the Tronc Master.

Where there is water, there is life & where there is life, you will find us!

Dive into a world of culinary innovation and memorable dining experiences, where your love for food and hospitality can shine.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Aqua Restaurant Group welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable adjustments to make your experience more accessible, please let us know.