Assistant General Manager

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER – LUXURY RESTAURANT

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant General Manager to join the leadership team of a high-end luxury restaurant in London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior hospitality professional who thrives in a high-volume environment and is passionate about exceptional guest experiences, team development, and operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the General Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless and exceptional service.
• Take a hands-on leadership approach across the restaurant floor, particularly during high-volume services.
• Lead, motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing front-of-house team.
• Maintain the highest standards of service, presentation, hospitality, and grooming.
• Support operational planning, staffing, rotas, labour management, and overall business performance.
• Take ownership of the restaurant in the General Manager’s absence, ensuring smooth operations.
• Handle guest feedback and resolve any issues promptly and professionally.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and development across the team.
• Work closely with senior management to drive operational improvements and commercial performance.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, licensing, and company standards.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience as an Assistant General Manager within a high-volume luxury restaurant, or as a General Manager within a smaller-volume, high-end restaurant.
• Proven experience managing and developing large, high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of luxury hospitality and exceptional service standards.
• Commercially aware, with experience supporting budgets, labour, and restaurant performance.
• A confident, hands-on leader who is highly visible on the floor.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and people-management skills.
• Calm and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Ambitious, driven, and passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary: £70,000+ per annum + additional benefits
• The opportunity to join a prestigious luxury restaurant in London.
• Career progression

If you are an experienced hospitality leader looking for your next challenge within a high-end, high-volume restaurant environment, we would love to hear from you.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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