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  • Assistant General Manager (AGM)
    Assistant General Manager (AGM)
    3 days ago
    £33000–£37000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Deputy General Manager - Award Winning Pub, Bar and Restaurant Group - Quality - London We at Wren Tavern are currently recruiting for a talented and highly skilled Assistant General Manager with personality & charisma for our expanding group. With an eclectic mix of properties and new openings to suit your personality and style, this really is an exciting time to join a people focused and progressive operations led business. The Wren Tavern - the City's latest gem, a pub with a difference and nominated to the best pun in London in 2025 and becoming the best pun in the City 2025!! Serving the best of British cuisine featuring London's oldest butcher, HG Walter's finest selection of meats on the butcher's block, oysters and more. A secret whiskey vault, a speakeasy cocktail bar in the basement called 5cc serving artisan cocktails, ideal for parties and events. The Role As Deputy General Manager you will support the General Manager in all aspects of running the venue as if it were your own business. Be business savvy and demonstrate great commercial acumen. Your team will look up to you, it's essential to train, nurture and develop your staff to maintain incredibly high standards and customer satisfaction. You will be given the opportunity to train, personally develop and progress your career as the company continues to grow. What we looking for: "Wear your heart on your sleave", take ownership, be bold and run the business as if it's your own Be cool, calm and collected, manage pressure with ease, nothing can phase you You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get stuff done Solid communication and organizational skills, be approachable Superb customer & floor service skills Strong all-round business knowledge from financials to customer satisfaction An entrepreneurial flare Passionate about people, training, mentoring, growing a team but most importantly, loves to have fun Personal License holder beneficial What's in it for me: • A competitive salary & bonus scheme, • Training and development, • Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner, • Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants, • The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – take ownership and Be Fearless, • Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere, • 28 days holiday, • Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), • Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you can earn up to £1000 per successful referral, • Access your Wages anytime through Wagestream, • Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us, • Cycle to work scheme Interested in hearing more, get in touch so we can arrange to meet up and show you around.

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  • Assistant Manager
    Assistant Manager
    4 days ago
    £31000–£41000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    The Role • As Assistant Manager you will support the General Manager in all aspects of running the venue as if it were your own business., • Be business savvy and demonstrate great commercial understanding., • Your team will look up to you, it's essential to train, nurture and develop your staff to maintain incredibly high standards and customer satisfaction., • This role would also suit an aspiring Supervisor looking for their first Assistant Manager position as you will be given the opportunity to train, personally develop and progress your career as the company continues to grow. What we looking for: • "Wear your heart on your sleave", take ownership, be bold and run the business as if it's your own, • Be cool, calm and collected, manage pressure with ease, nothing can phase you, • You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get sh*t done, • Must have minimum 1 years’ experience as a manager depending on the property being looked at, • Solid communication and organisational skills, be approachable, • Superb customer & floor service skills, • An entrepreneurial flare, • Passionate about people, training, mentoring, growing a team but most importantly, loves to have fun What's in it for me: • A competitive salary & bonus scheme, • Training and development, • Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner, • Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants, • The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – take ownership and Be Fearless, • Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere, • 28 days holiday, • Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), • Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme, • Access your Wages anytime through Wagestream, • Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us, • Cycle to work scheme

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  • Assistant Manager
    Assistant Manager
    3 days ago
    £15–£18 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Assistant Manager – Award Winning Pub, Bar & Restaurant Group – Quality – London We at Wren Tavern are currently recruiting for a talented and driven Assistant Manager with personality and charisma to join our growing, people-focused business. With an eclectic mix of properties and exciting new openings, this is a fantastic time to become part of a progressive, operations-led group where people genuinely come first. The Wren Tavern is the City’s latest gem — a pub with a difference, nominated Best City of London Pub in 2025 and fast becoming one of the best pubs in London. We serve the very best of British cuisine featuring London’s oldest butcher, boast a secret whisky vault, and host a speakeasy cocktail bar in the basement (5cc) serving artisan cocktails, ideal for parties and events. The Role As Assistant Manager, you will support the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the business, helping to ensure the venue operates smoothly, efficiently and to the highest standards. You will play a key role in: Supporting the day-to-day run of the venue Leading from the front on the floor Staff training and development Maintaining excellent service standards and guest experience Supporting a strong team and being part of a close-knit family culture Cocktail knowledge and mixology experience is a plus, but not essential. Due to late closing times, candidates must be able to travel home safely if public transport is no longer running. What We’re Looking For “Wear your heart on your sleeve” – take ownership and pride in your work Calm, organised and able to manage pressure with ease Not precious — we leave egos at the door and help where needed Strong communication and organisational skills Confident delivering excellent customer and floor service Passionate about people, training, mentoring and growing a team A supportive leader who enjoys being part of a strong team culture Personal Licence holder beneficial, but not essential What’s in It for You? Competitive salary & bonus scheme Training and development opportunities Clear career progression with regular new openings Discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants Opportunity to take ownership and be involved in running your business Annual team trips abroad, management incentives and socials 28 days holiday Staff meals on shift Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Referral scheme – earn up to £1,000 per successful referral Wagestream – access your wages anytime Your birthday off, on us 🎉 Cycle to Work scheme Interested in hearing more? Get in touch and we’d love to arrange a chat and show you around. If you’d like, I can also tailor this for Indeed, LinkedIn, Caterer.com, or make a shorter punchy version for quicker hiring.

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  • Restaurant General Manager
    Restaurant General Manager
    12 days ago
    £45000–£50000 yearly
    Full-time
    Balham, Wandsworth

    Restaurant General Manager Freak Scene – London A chef-led, punk-spirited, Japanese & Pan-Asian restaurant The Role We’re looking for a dynamic, people-first General Manager to lead Freak Scene, a bold, food-driven restaurant founded by Scott Hallsworth (ex-Nobu Head Chef, founder of Kurobuta Restaurants). This is not a corporate hospitality role. This is a natural hospitality role. Freak Scene is about energy, personality, flavour, music, and vibe. We want a GM who lives on the floor, leads from the front, loves food, and can inspire a young team to deliver unforgettable guest experiences — every service. This role is critical to our next phase of growth and has clear progression into a senior leadership position as the group expands. What You’ll Be Doing Lead the restaurant day-to-day with energy, warmth, and authority Build, train, and inspire a young, hungry, service-driven team Champion a food-led, chef-driven culture — quality always comes first Deliver consistently brilliant guest experiences without corporate stiffness Work closely with the Founder and kitchen leadership to evolve the offer Own service standards, rota planning, payroll, stock control, and margins Drive sales through vibe, hospitality, upselling, and smart service Be hands-on during service — present, visible, and engaged Create a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a General Manager or strong Deputy GM in a quality restaurant A genuine love of hospitality, food, and people Strong understanding of Japanese and Pan-Asian cuisine Solid knowledge of sake, wine, cocktails, and bar operations Commercially switched-on without being corporate Calm under pressure, positive by nature, and solution-focused Confident leading teams, setting standards, and holding people accountable Someone who brings personality, warmth, and edge — not scripts and buzzwords What This Is (and Isn’t) This is: Punk-rock attitude with serious food Chef-led thinking Natural hospitality A chance to grow with the brand This isn’t: Corporate hotel hospitality Clipboard management Ego-driven leadership A “sit in the office” GM role Why Join Freak Scene Work directly with a highly respected chef-founder Be part of a growing, creative restaurant group Real influence over culture, standards, and direction Genuine progression into senior leadership as the business scales A restaurant that values vibe, flavour, and warm hospitality.

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  • Barista
    Barista
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    London

    Barista — Spread Café (Battersea) Location: Battersea / Clapham Hours: Full-time (flexible, early starts required) Pay: Competitive, experience dependent About Spread Spread is a neighbourhood café built around exceptional coffee, good energy, and community. We take coffee seriously but not ourselves — we care deeply about quality, consistency, and creating a space people want to come back to every day. We’re coffee-first, design-led, and independent. No corporate scripts, no egos — just great service, calm confidence, and strong standards. The Role We’re looking for a barista who: • Genuinely loves coffee and hospitality, • Takes pride in doing things properly, • Understands that consistency > showing off What You’ll Be Doing • Preparing and serving high-quality coffee to a consistently high standard, • Dialling in espresso and maintaining quality throughout service, • Delivering warm, friendly, natural service — no forced chat, no deadpan energy, • Opening and/or closing the café (depending on shift), • Keeping the bar, equipment, and service areas clean and organised, • Supporting food service, clearing tables, and helping during busy periods, • Working as part of the team to keep service smooth and stress-free What We’re Looking For • Previous barista experience preferred (but not essential if you’re keen and fast-learning), • Solid understanding of espresso-based drinks and milk texturing, • Calm under pressure — especially during busy mornings, • Punctual, reliable, and organised, • Friendly, switched-on, and emotionally intelligent, • Comfortable with early starts (some shifts from ~6:00–6:30am) Bonus Points (Not Essential) • Experience with specialty coffee, • Interest in food, design, or creative projects, • Someone who enjoys being part of a local neighbourhood scene Why Work at Spread? • Independent café with real creative freedom, • Supportive team, no shouting, no nonsense, • High-quality equipment and ingredients, • Opportunities to grow with the business as we expand, • A workplace that actually cares about culture, not just output

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    No experience
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