Assistant Manager at Canary Wharf

Humble Grape; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development including WSET

Staff discounts across Humble Grape

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Supplier trips & annual staff events

Free team meals

Rewards & recognition platform

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Humble Grape Canary Wharf is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our team and help deliver the exceptional guest experience we're known for. This role offers a clear development path toward AGM and beyond, with mentorship from an experienced GM and exposure to high-quality daily operations.

You'll support the General Manager in running smooth operations, lead the floor during service, and champion our standards for wine and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or assistant management experience in a quality-focused venue.
• Natural leader who leads by example.
• Passion for hospitality, wine, and guest moments.
• Ambition to grow and put in the work.
• Strong operational awareness and composure under pressure.
• Interest in wine; WSET is a bonus.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in daily operations.
• Lead the floor during service.
• Champion Humble Grape's standards for wine, food, and guest experience.
• Coach and develop the team, setting the tone for culture and professionalism.
• Exposure to P&L, team scheduling, and site performance.
• Drive commercial results without compromising guest experience.
• Be a consistent, trusted presence for your team.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Supervisory experience

Operational awareness

Calm under pressure

Wine interest

Ambition

Work rights UK

Education

WSET certification (bonus)

Job description

Location: Canary Wharf, London

Salary: £40,000 – £44,000 per year

Step Up. Lead With Purpose. Grow Into Management.

Humble Grape Canary Wharf is looking for a passionate and driven Assistant Manager to join our team and help deliver the exceptional guest experience we're known for.

This isn't just an operational role, it's a genuine stepping stone. We're looking for someone with ambition, who wants to grow, learn the business from the inside, and carve a clear path toward senior management.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the General Manager in running smooth, high-quality daily operations
• Leading the floor during service and stepping up when it counts
• Championing Humble Grape's standards for wine, food, and guest experience
• Coaching and developing the team, setting the tone for culture and professionalism
• Getting hands-on exposure to P&L, team scheduling, and site performance
• Helping drive commercial results without ever compromising the guest experience
• Being a consistent, trusted presence your team can rely on

What We're Looking For

• Previous supervisory or assistant management experience in a quality-focused venue
• A natural leader who leads by example and brings out the best in people
• Genuine passion for hospitality, wine, and creating memorable guest moments
• Ambition, you want to grow, and you're ready to put the work in
• Strong operational awareness and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• An interest in wine (WSET qualifications are a bonus, but not essential)
• Full right to work in the UK

Why Humble Grape Canary Wharf

• A clear development pathway toward AGM and beyond
• Structured mentorship from an experienced GM
• A venue with its own identity, loyal regulars, and a brilliant team
• A business that genuinely invests in its people

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Training & development support, including WSET
• Staff discounts across all Humble Grape venues
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Supplier trips & annual staff events
• Free team meals
• Rewards & recognition platform
• Wellbeing initiatives

About Humble Grape

We're more than a wine bar. We're a movement built on sustainable, story-driven wine, zero-waste dining, and a genuine belief that great hospitality starts with great people. Since 2009, we've built a business on passion, transparency, and love for the guest experience — and we're just getting started.