Assistant General Manager, Iconic Venue

We are looking for an experienced Assistant General Manager to lead our team of FOH servers and bartenders; serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, pints and cocktails. We need someone who can be a part of an amazing team at our Central London venue, The Somers Town Coffee House and develop in to more senior roles as our business continues to grow.

We are:

An awarding winning group of independent venues in London. We are big on creating individual sites with unique experiences including our private dining spaces, cocktail bar and stunning traditional pubs. We want our venues to be part of the community, we believe in local and we believe in becoming ever more sustainable.

Everyone in our team is part of our success and we share this with progression, rewards and the option to go on to have shares in your own venue.

You are:

PASSIONATE, CURIOUS & FANATICAL

We hope it goes without saying that everyone working in hospitality is hardworking, outgoing, punctual… all the obvious traits.

But for us we are looking for individuals who are PASSIONATE about our guests' happiness and enjoyment; CURIOUS to always learn more and create something new; FANATICAL about what we do: sustainable, British ingredients, recipes and drinks.

We aren't looking for someone to fit a mould, we want individuals bursting with character but who can also work in what is a brilliant team who have each other's backs.

When it comes to progressing and senior roles we want role models and individuals who lead not manage. From founder to most recent recruit we are all one team and involved in making the guest experience as close to perfect as possible.We are looking for an experienced Sous chef to join our team at our flagship London site The Somers Town Coffee House.

• We want to work with someone who is above all else a fantastic person who other people want to be around and can inspire others.
• We are growing as a business with exciting projects on the horizon so we want someone who is going to be part of a small core team that can help others grow and in turn get the rewards they deserve.

The role is:

• Full induction and compliance training with national accreditation.
• 50% discount on food at all venues.
• Free on shift staff food
• Genuine progression and flexible work.

What we are looking for:

• At least three years management experience (ideally in pubs).
• Someone who can work as part of a team, train, coach & lead the team.
• Has a passion for delivering exceptional service.
• An individual who wants to learn and develop their hospitality skills in a venue consisting of meeting rooms, the pub, Cosy Cocktail Bar, and serving fresh and local food.

The Role:

• This is an ideal role for someone who has the potential to progress, support our Operations Manager and lead our team.
• As the Yummy journey continues, the opportunity to grow and develop into GM.

We believe in developing and rewarding our team and those who show commitment and the ability to work as part of the team will progress in a small independent business that is thriving and growing.

What's good:

• 50% discount on food in work & for you plus 3 guests visit 'off duty'.
• Generous & fair tronc scheme, 100% goes to team.
• Real career opportunities, with the ability to own shares or run own business.
• Open proactive training including wines, food & cocktails.
• A sustainably minded business with ethics
• Free staff food on shift
• Staff events & incentives
• £300 team referral bonus
• Well-being and support partnership with LT Charity
• Nest Pension scheme

And as you progress:

• Real autonomy to make decisions and be involved in creative process.
• Real progression and financial incentives as you progress.
• Bar to Boardroom is a reality.
• Staff share / ownership options.
• External training and recognised qualifications

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Loyalty bonus
• Tips

Experience:

• Manager (at least 3 years)

Work Location: Kings Cross

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• What makes a great leader in a hospitality setting?
• Who's your role model?

Experience:

• Hospitality Management: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person