Deputy General Manager

Cafe Linea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospitality venue is seeking a dedicated individual for a senior role overseeing daily operations. You will work closely with the General Manager, managing the restaurant, bar, and bakery environments. The ideal candidate has experience in hospitality management and can lead effectively under pressure. Responsibilities include supporting operations, leading service standards, and maintaining high-quality guest experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to step into full responsibility when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior hospitality role.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage under pressure.
• Understanding of hospitality operations and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the business.
• Lead service across the restaurant, bar and bakery.
• Take responsibility for the business during the General Manager's absence.

Job description

About Cafe Linea

Cafe Linea is a neighbourhood restaurant, bar and bakery set within an iconic 19th-century arcade on Duke of York Square. Inspired by European arcade cafés and bistros, we serve relaxed, produce-led menus from breakfast through to dinner and all those moments in between.

Alongside la carte dining, we offer pastries and patisserie from our on-site bakery, seasonal bouquets from our flower counter, and aperitifs on the terrace. Linea is a place for morning coffee, long lunches, late-afternoon glasses of wine, and candle-lit dinners.

The Role

This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who understands the day-to-day realities of a quality hospitality operation service, people, systems, standards and guest experience. You’ll work closely with the General Manager and founders, taking real ownership of daily operations and helping set the tone on the floor.

This role suits someone who enjoys responsibility, leads calmly under pressure, and is ready to step into full General Manager responsibility when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the business
• Lead service across the restaurant, bar and bakery, setting standards on the floor
• Take responsibility for the business during the General Managers days off or absence
• Ensure a consistently warm, high-qualit...