Assistant General Manager in London, London

London

permanent, full-time

£38,000 - £40,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

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Assistant General Manager – “Exiting Bar concept in London”

Location: London
Salary: £38,000 to £40,000 basic, plus Tronc

About the Role

I am looking for a high-energy Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager at a busy food and bar venue. With a growing late-night and weekend offer and strong corporate trade during the day, this is a role for someone who loves great hospitality and knows what makes a party work.

You will help run a venue that moves from corporate lunches and office buyouts by day to cocktail bar and DJ-led nights, with weekend brunches that bring in around 100 guests every Saturday. As they build the late-night side of the business, you will play a key part in shaping the atmosphere and the guest experience.

Responsibilities

Support the General Manager with the day-to-day running of the venue, and cover as Duty Manager when required
Lead, coach and motivate a team of around 30
Maintain high standards of service, presentation and compliance throughout the venue

Drive the late-night bar offer, with a relaxed, cocktail bar “nightcap” style of service, and trading to midnight and occasionally 1am
Deliver the weekly Saturday brunch, including DJ sets and themed brunch concepts such as R&B-led events
Create the right atmosphere through music, lighting, service and pacing, and know how to build a great party environment
Work with DJs, promoters and suppliers to plan and deliver successful events

Support the daytime corporate and office trade, including private hire and buyouts
Work with the GM to maximise booking conversion and repeat business

Build positive working relationships with other traders, resolving queries and keeping communication open

Support the GM on sales, labor, cost control and stock management
Look for opportunities to grow bar revenue and increase footfall

About You

Experience as an Assistant General Manager, Deputy Manager or senior Duty Manager in a busy bar, restaurant or events-led venue
A genuine interest in late-night, cocktail bar and music-led hospitality
Strong attention to detail, particularly with bookings and event planning
Experience of leading larger teams and delivering high service standards under pressure
Commercial awareness, with a good understanding of bar and venue performance
Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to work with traders, suppliers and corporate clients

For more details contact david@corecruitment.com

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