Assistant Manager - Lokma Grill & Bar - London

An experienced trained barista. weekends only. 9am-4pm

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as an Assistant Restaurant Manager at The Barn at Coworth Park, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

About the role We are building a new kind of hospitality space in Hackney. A curated kitchen and bar programme where chefs, bartenders and collaborators take over the space for short residencies, events and experiences. The concept is designed to constantly evolve, with a changing calendar of pop ups, dinners, tastings, private hires and social events. We are looking for a full-time Manager to help bring this space to life day to day. This is not a traditional restaurant management role. We need someone who is equally comfortable running service, managing a bar, coordinating events, hosting guests and helping shape a fast-moving programme. The right person will love hospitality, have strong operational instincts, and be excited by the idea of working in a venue where things are always changing. This role will be central to the identity of the space. Over time, we want guests to come back not only because of the residencies and events we programme, but because of the team, the atmosphere and the experience we create every week. About the space The venue is an intimate, industrial kitchen and bar in Mare Street, with a large open kitchen and counter seating at its heart. It is designed as a platform for rotating chefs, drinks-led experiences and social hospitality. The space is curated and operated by us. While the concepts may change, the guest experience, standards and overall feel of the venue remain consistent. The Manager will play a key role in protecting that consistency while helping the programme feel fresh, exciting and well executed. What you’ll be responsible for Programming and coordination • Manage the operational logistics of each residency, event or takeover from set-up to breakdown, • Coordinate arrivals, check-ins, handovers and transitions between guest chefs or collaborators, • Support the execution of the venue calendar and ensure each event is properly prepared, • Work closely with founders and collaborators to make sure concepts are launch-ready, • Help spot operational risks early and solve problems before they affect service Venue and bar operations • Oversee the day-to-day running of the venue and ensure the space is consistently set up to a high standard, • Develop, manage and continuously improve the drinks offering of the space, • Oversee bar operations, stock ordering, supplier coordination and inventory management, • Lead service during event and residency nights, setting the tone for the floor and ensuring strong execution throughout, • Take ownership of team leadership on shift, creating clear communication, strong standards and a positive service culture, • Help build and shape a small but high-performing team around the space as it grows, • Create a strong team culture centred around hospitality, accountability and adaptability, • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, readiness and compliance across the venue Guest experience and commercial delivery • Manage reservations and set up events in booking systems, • Handle private hire enquiries and support conversion where relevant, • Act as host on the floor, helping create a warm, confident and memorable guest experience, • Ensure consistency in service and atmosphere across very different concepts and residencies, • Support post-event reviews by helping assess performance, guest feedback and operational learnings Sales and cost performance • Take ownership of the venue’s day-to-day commercial performance, • Help drive sales during events through strong floor leadership, upselling and service flow, • Manage labour deployment in line with expected demand and venue targets, • Monitor stock usage, wastage and ordering to maintain tight cost control, • Track performance across sales, labour and gross margin, and flag opportunities for improvement, • Support post-event reviews with a clear view on what performed well commercially and operationally Marketing and content coordination • Coordinate photoshoots and content capture around key events and launches, • Support social media, newsletters and website updates, either directly or in coordination with external support, • Help bring ideas for events, collaborations and guest engagement, • Contribute creatively to how the space is presented and experienced What we’re looking for We are looking for someone with a mix of bar, service and events experience, who is excited by the idea of helping build something new. You likely have: • Experience managing services in a hospitality venue, • Experience managing or running a bar, • Experience coordinating or delivering events, private hires, pop ups or activations, • Confidence leading a team and running a floor, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • Good commercial instincts and an understanding of how service quality drives repeat business, • A calm, solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment We think you’ll thrive if you are: • Energised by a constantly evolving environment, • Comfortable switching between planning, service and admin, • A strong host who genuinely enjoys people, • Interested in food, drinks and hospitality culture, • Full of ideas and excited to contribute creatively, • Able to maintain consistency even when the concept changes week to week, • Motivated by building a venue with real personality and community around it Ideal profile This role could suit someone who has worked as: • a Bar Manager looking for broader ownership, • an Events Manager with strong hospitality operations experience, • a Venue Manager from an independent restaurant, wine bar or creative hospitality concept, • an Assistant General Manager ready to step into a more entrepreneurial and varied role Other details • Full-time role based in Mare Street, East London, • Evening and weekend availability required, • Salary dependent on experience, • Opportunity to help shape a new hospitality concept from the ground up, • Target start date: April 28th About us We’re the team behind Crudo and Tiny Wine, two independent hospitality concepts we’ve built in London over the past few years. Crudo opened in 2019 and has grown into a group of restaurants built around modern Latin American food, strong atmosphere and warm, energetic service. Tiny Wine came out of our love for smaller, more intimate drinking spaces, with a big focus on personality, curation and creating a place people genuinely want to spend time in. A big part of what we’ve learnt through both brands is that people come back for more than just the food or drinks. They come back for the feeling of the place, the team behind it, and the sense that something thoughtful is being built. Studio 3 is the next step in that. It gives us the opportunity to create a more flexible space built around a changing programme of chefs, drinks, events and collaborations. A space that can evolve constantly, while still being run with a clear point of view and strong operational standards. We’re excited by the idea of building something that feels social, current and full of life. Somewhere guests want to return to regularly, and somewhere chefs and collaborators are genuinely excited to be part of.

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for an Assistant Manager to join our amazing team. In return you will receive a competitive base salary up to £29,000 per annum plus a generous bonus and excellent benefits! £28,000 - £30,000 OTE - £33,000 Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 15 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. Finsbury Park was the second string to our bow, opening in June 2016, serving our delicious pizzas to all the hungry North Londoners in N4, N5, N16 N7, for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. What will I be doing? • Supporting the General Manager in all aspects of running the shop during peak, busy shifts. • Running your own shifts in the General Managers absence., • Keeping the team motivated and bringing great energy to each and every shift!, • Managing customer expectations, always going above and beyond., • Assisting with weekly reports, shop orders and team appraisals and development. What are we looking for? • Someone who has at least one years' experience as an Assistant Manager, ideally within a fast-paced, casual dining setting., • Someone who has great knowledge of both food hygiene and health and safety procedures., • An enthusiastic team leader and motivator who is a real people person with exceptional interpersonal skills., • It would be advantageous if you have previously worked within a takeaway setting., • An ambitious individual who would love to progress to a General Manager in the near future! What's on offer: • Monthly bonus which is based on KPIs (after probation is passed), • 40-hour contract, we love to promote a great work-life balance!, • Option to have an hourly rate., • 28 days holiday., • Christmas Closure., • Loads of room for progression!, • Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us., • Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts for family and friends across all sites!, • Staff parties throughout the year., • Cycle to work scheme., • Tech scheme., • Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offers free independent, expert, support and advice 24/7 to all YSP staff. If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza \& Love, YSP

Drawing inspiration from mid-century Italian elegance, Harry's beckons you to experience its warm ambience, where rustic charm seamlessly blends with culinary excellence amid rich, dark wood accents and the heartfelt spirit of traditional Italian hospitality. Our establishments are sanctuaries of Italian culture, creating an inviting atmosphere that transports guests to the very heart of Italy. We’re searching for a dynamic Restaurant Supervisor to join our team and become part of something special. Benefits & Rewards: • Competitive Industry pay (Hourly + Tronc), • A Management Career Development Program, which includes online and practical assessments., • Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years., • 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants., • Celebrate career anniversaries with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants., • You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed!, • Refer and Friend Bonus, • Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more, • Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract Key elements of your role as Restaurant Supervisor will involve supporting the seamless running of the restaurant by providing a highly efficient and effective service, ensuring standards are maintained and guest needs are anticipated. To establish and maintain good working relationships amongst the restaurant team and with the kitchen brigade. To carry out training and development needs within the department and to take appropriate action. Reporting to the Restaurant Manager. About you: You have at least 1+ years’ experience in this role and are solution-driven, working well under pressure. You pride yourself on your professional approach to service excellence and you are a real team player. The Ivy Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.

Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group, the brainchild of Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 10 years we have opened the doors of 34 restaurants across Europe (France, Monaco, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Italy, Belgium and Ireland) and the United Arab Emirates (Dubai). Our mission? To share the special ambience of the most beautiful places of Italian tradition, creating unique moments of sharing with our customers. Take the lead with La Squadra as Assistant Manager in London 🇬🇧 With the group's continued growth, we are looking for our next rising star: as an Assistant Manager, you will report to the Front-of-House Manager and embody our values of excellence, meritocracy, entrepreneurship, and authenticity in the restaurant every day. Your areas of responsibility: Responsible for service quality • Ensure excellence, consistency, and speed of service, in line with the Big Mamma vision., • Responsible for welcoming guests. Contribute to the restaurant's performance • Optimize table turnover / service pace and staff efficiency for resetting tables., • Ensure the average check meets targets through staff briefings, sales training requests when needed, performance monitoring of section heads, and individual coaching. Ensure smooth front-of-house operations • Ensure compliance with dining room hygiene standards., • Propose initiatives to control front-of-house labor costs., • Oversee team schedules., • Responsible for orders and stock management (wine, tableware, aprons)., • Responsible for cash handling., • Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment. Responsible for the success of the front-of-house team • Participate in the recruitment process for new hires., • Support the onboarding of new team members., • Coach and support the front-of-house team daily., • Be a key driver of team cohesion and positive working relationships. Our Offer: • Highly competitive salary., • Full time role., • 2 consecutive days off per week., • 28 days paid holiday per year., • Pension scheme., • Permanent contract., • Meal on shift: we serve the staff meal before the lunch and dinner shift., • Employee discount: discount on food and drink at our restaurants for you and up to 3 of your friends, • Continuous trainings, team buildings and career opportunities: we offer a training path and concrete career opportunities.

This a fabulous opportunity to join us as an Assistant Manager. Supporting the General Manager, you will be responsible for: - The day to day running of the restaurant and managing the floor. - Working with the management team to ensure operations run smoothly and all revenue opportunities are maximised. - Running the restaurant in absence of the General Manager. - Proactively work to grow the business. - Welcoming our local, regular and new guests in a warm friendly & engaging manner. - Sharing our love of Spanish tapas & drinks with both the team and our customers. - Inspiring, leading and motivating our team, keeping us engaged and energised at all times. - Providing ongoing, interesting and innovative training to our new and existing staff. - Ensuring our high standards of delivering fresh, flavoursome & beautifully presented tapas and engaging & friendly service are exceeded all of the time. A little about you: - Previous experience as an Assistant Manager in a high end, casual dining environment. - Demonstrate a genuine love of Spanish cuisine & culture, and be curious about food. - Experience in managing a fast paced, high volume site, with strong leading team skills.

Want to be part of a growing team that is all about fresh food, good vibes, and getting properly stuck in? We are opening a brand new site in Devonshire Square near Liverpool Street. By day, it is our Salad Kitchen concept. By evening, it will evolve into a new and exciting pop up food concept that we are building from scratch. This is a rare chance to shape something from the ground up. We are looking for a confident, hands on General Manager to lead the site. This would be a great opportunity for a current Deputy Manager ready to step up into a General Manager role. The details: • Full time, • Monday to Friday for the most part, with occasional weekend events, • Salary between £33,000 and £38,000 depending on experience, • KPI driven bonus structure, • What you will be doing:, • Taking full ownership of the multifaceted operation and its performance, including hitting key KPIs, • Leading the day to day running of the site, • Building, training, and inspiring a strong team, • Driving high standards across food, service, and cleanliness, • Playing a key role in shaping and delivering the evening pop up concept, • Creating an environment where guests feel genuinely looked after What we are looking for: • Experience at restaurant manager or deputy manager level in a fast paced hospitality environment, • Someone who genuinely cares about creating an experience where people feel looked after and leave wanting to come back, • A natural leader who can motivate a team and stay calm under pressure, • Organised, reliable, and confident taking full responsibility, • Positive energy and strong communication skills, • Keen to grow, develop, and be part of something evolving Why work with us: • You will be part of an amazing, supportive team that genuinely loves what we do, • Real opportunity to grow as we expand, • A chance to shape a new opening and bring ideas to life, • KPI based bonus giving you real reward for performance, • Mostly weekends off, with the odd event to keep things interesting

Inspired by the grand cafés of Mittel Europe, The Delaunay is an all-day café restaurant located near Covent Garden. Why work with us as an Assistant General Manager: • Access personalised training, mentorship programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for personal development., • Highly attractive bonuses in our Refer a Friend scheme, as well as other reward and incentive programmes., • Discounts on gym memberships, retail and travel., • Industry supplier trips as well as access to masterclasses and workshops., • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity., • Enjoy discounted rates at any of our restaurants as well as Minor Hotels globally., • An additional day's holiday every year, for your first five years., • Access to Mental Health counselling, plus legal and financial advice via our employee assistance programme., • Managing the restaurant operation in the absence of the General Manager., • Establish and nurture exceptional connections with our valued guests, ensuring a consistently positive and memorable experience., • Always maintain the highest standards of service excellence., • Train, develop and supervise the restaurant team, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment., • Effectively handle guest queries, complaints and feedback in a timely fashion., • An integral part of the management team, undertaking designated responsibilities with efficiency and dedication., • Support with recruitment, induction, and performance appraisals of new employees., • Assist with the management of optimal stock levels to meet the dynamic needs of the business., • Experience at Assistant General Manager level within a similar hospitality business., • Strong leadership and team development skills., • Excellent interpersonal abilities and able to communicate effectively with all departments in the spirit of the company values., • Able to cultivate genuine connections with both our guests and team members., • An excellent product knowledge, and the desire to exceed our guests' expectations., • A solid financial acumen, with a focus on cost control and proficient payroll management.