Assistant Manager

dim t; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Real progression opportunities

Job summary

dim t Hampstead is seeking an experienced front-of-house lead to run high-energy services with genuine hospitality. You will lead the front-of-house team, drive footfall and sales, and ensure every guest leaves wowed.

We value a warm, charismatic host who can juggle restaurant and bar operations, recruit and train staff, and maintain meticulous standards across service, stock, and safety on a busy 45-hour week.

Qualifications

• Warm, engaging personality with charisma.
• Proven leadership in front-of-house teams.
• Hands-on host with on-floor presence.
• Strong eye for detail and service perfection.
• Ability to manage restaurant and bar operations.

Responsibilities

• Run high-energy services with genuine hospitality.
• Lead and support the front-of-house team.
• Drive footfall and sales through outreach and engagement.
• Handle recruitment, training, wellbeing and performance.
• Manage stock, orders and supplier relations.
• Control labour, rotas and productivity.
• Ensure health & safety, compliance and cash handling.
• Ensure guests leave feeling wowed.
• Represent dim t with style and passion.

Skills

People magnet

Natural leader

Hands-on host

Attention to detail

Restaurant & bar ops

Job description

Location

dim t, Hampstead

Package

Up to £38k on a 45 hour contract. This is based on hourly rate & includes service charge.

We’re a cosy, two-floor dim t restaurant tucked away in the heart of Hampstead, serving up unforgettable dining experiences in a relaxed setting. With space for around 80 guests, we’re not about high volume or fast turnover instead, we focus on creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy anything from a quick bite to a leisurely dinner with friends. Our seasonal menu is full of colour and flavour, featuring favourites like soft, sticky duck bao buns, fragrant panang curry, and a refreshing Thai garden salad. If you enjoy working in a small, friendly team and thrive in a calmer, more personal environment, this could be the perfect place for you.

What We Need From You

• A people magnet – warm, engaging, and full of charisma
• A natural leader who can motivate and inspire a team
• A hands‑on host who works the floor — and the pavement!
• Someone with an eagle eye for detail and a passion for perfection
• A pro who can juggle restaurant and bar operations with ease

Your Day-to-day

• Running slick, high‑energy services with genuine hospitality
• Leading and supporting the front‑of‑house team
• Driving footfall and sales with creative outreach (tasters, engagement, flair!)
• Handling all things people‑related – from recruitment and training to team wellbeing and performance management
• Managing stock levels, placing accurate orders, and working with suppliers
• Keeping tight control on labour, rotas, and productivity
• Ensuring all operational tasks (including health & safety, compliance and cash handling) are delivered to the highest standard
• Ensuring every guest leaves feeling wowed
• Representing dim t with style, confidence, and passion

Why join us?

• Be part of something special – an iconic location and tight‑knit team
• Real freedom to be yourself – no scripts, just your personality
• Staff meals, perks, and real progression opportunities
• Every hour paid (hourly rate includes predicted service charge – 45 hours/week average) - the advertised salary is what you'll earn with tronc.

Come lead the experience.