Assistant Manager

The Birdcage; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Career progression

Staff discounts

Wages access via Wagestream

Birthday day off

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Birdcage on Columbia Road in London is seeking an ambitious Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in running the venue and delivering great service.

Join a busy pub, bar and restaurant group with training, career progression and a fun, high-energy culture; you'll mentor staff, manage operations, and help drive guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a manager.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in all aspects of running the venue.
• Demonstrate commercial understanding and business savvy.
• Train, nurture and develop staff to maintain high standards and customer satisfaction.
• Opportunity to train and progress within the growing company.

Skills

Staff development

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Assistant Manager - Award Winning Pub, Bar and Restaurant Group - Quality - London

Urban Pubs, Bars and Restaurants are currently recruiting for a talented and ambitious Assistant Manager with personality & charisma for our expanding group. With an eclectic mix of properties and new openings to suit your personality and style, this really is an exciting time to join a people focused and progressive operations led business.

Located on the vibrant Columbia Road, The Birdcage is a pub steeped in character and charm, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. With its rich history and prime location, the pub is a go-to spot for those seeking great food, exceptional drinks, and good company.

The Role

• As Assistant Manager you will support the General Manager in all aspects of running the venue as if it were your own business.
• Be business savvy and demonstrate great commercial understanding.
• Your team will look up to you, it's essential to train, nurture and develop your staff to maintain incredibly high standards and customer satisfaction.
• This role would also suit an aspiring Supervisor looking for their first Assistant Manager position as youwill be given the opportunity to train, personally develop and progress your career as the company continues to grow.

What we looking for:

• "Wear your heart on your sleave", take ownership, be bold and run the business as if it's your own
• Be cool, calm and collected, manage pressure with ease, nothing can phase you
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get sh*t done
• Must have minimum 1 years’ experience as a manager depending on the property being looked at
• Solid communication and organisational skills, be approachable
• Superb customer & floor service skills
• An entrepreneurial flare
• Passionate about people, training, mentoring, growing a team but most importantly, loves to have fun

What's in it for me:

• A competitive salary & bonus scheme
• Training and development
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner
• Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
• The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business - take ownership and Be Fearless
• Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials - a fun, family atmosphere
• 28 days holiday
• Goes without saying, but we'll feed you during your shift
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme
• Access your Wages anytime through Wagestream
• Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
• Cycle to work scheme