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Assistant Manager – Greek Street Live, Soho, London Location: Soho, London, W1 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + performance bonus Hours: Full-time, focusing heavily on evening and late-night shifts Are you an operational wizard with a passion for world-class hospitality, live music, and the electric buzz of Soho nightlife? Greek Street Live has become a cornerstone of Soho's vibrant culture, renowned as a live music institution featuring world-class artists and bands operating as a dynamic, high-volume, wet-led venue. We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Manager to help lead our talented team. This role is perfect for a resilient leader who thrives under pressure and excels at managing complex operations where high-volume bar service meets premium dining. The Venue: A Soho Institution in the making Greek Street Live is a venue of two halves: by early evening, we host a popular and growing restaurant service, catering to discerning diners with pre-theatre menus, exquisite à la carte options, and set dining experiences. As the evening progresses, we transition into a buzzing, late-night hub where world-class live music takes centre stage and our bar becomes a high-volume, wet-led party bar. Your challenge will be ensuring excellence across both dimensions. The Role: Assistant Manager Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Assistant Manager is the operational driving force of the venue during all service hours, with a specific focus on managing the demanding evening and late-night trade. Key Responsibilities & Job Description 1. Operational Leadership & Management (Late Night Focus) • High-Volume Bar Management: Lead the floor and bar teams during peak evening hours, ensuring seamless and rapid drink service in a wet-led environment., • Licensing & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to licensing laws, health & safety regulations, and security protocols during all late-night operations and closing procedures., • Venue Security: Manage door staff and security to maintain a safe, inclusive, and world-class atmosphere for all guests and performers., • Closing Procedures: Oversee all end-of-night duties, including end-of-shift reporting, secure lock-up, and preparing the venue for the following day. 2. Restaurant & Service Excellence • Dining Service Oversight: Supervise the restaurant team during busy service times (especially pre-theatre and evening dining), ensuring high standards for food quality, timing, and service., • Kitchen Liaison: Act as the primary link between the front-of-house and kitchen teams to ensure efficient delivery of pre-theatre and à la carte menus., • Guest Experience: Proactively manage guest feedback and resolve issues on the spot, ensuring every customer—whether they're here for dinner, a set menu, or late-night cocktails—receives a brilliant experience. 3. People Management • Team Development: Lead, motivate, and train FOH staff, providing continuous coaching and support to build a high-performing and engaged team., • Scheduling: Assist the GM in creating efficient staff rotas, managing holidays, and controlling labour costs., • Recruitment: Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new FOH talent. The Ideal Candidate • Proven experience (2+ years) in an Assistant Management or Supervisory role within a high-volume, late-night licensed venues in London., • Demonstrable experience managing both wet-led operations and a successful dining service simultaneously., • Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to switch between restaurant operations and live music/bar service effortlessly., • A current Personal Licence Holder or a willingness to obtain one immediately., • Financial acumen, with experience controlling stock, managing costs, and handling cash procedures., • A true passion for hospitality, live music, and maintaining the highest standards of service and energy. Perks of the Job • Monthly bonus., • 28 days paid holiday per year., • 50% off visits to our venues., • Complimentary membership to our sister venue the iconic Gerry’s Club., • Full paid training and development provided., • Be at the heart of London’s West End and the Soho theatre scene., • A vibrant, fast-paced, and highly rewarding working environment., • Opportunity for genuine career progression within an independent, established institution.

Following a successful pop-up, chef owners Jack Croft and Will Murray officially launched FOWL in October 2023, which can be found just around the corner from their flagship restaurant Fallow St. James’s. FOWL restaurant celebrates the nation’s favourite bird through an all-in, beak-to-feet menu concept, with the addition of monthly specials brought to you in collaboration with an epic line up of foodie icons! Offering both indoor and outside dining, FOWL is open for Lunch, Dinner & Cocktails. As a Sous Chef at Fowl, you will work closely with our Head Chef, bringing your culinary expertise and leadership to create an exceptional dining experience. You will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, innovation, and sustainability, helping to shape a dynamic and forward-thinking kitchen. Key responsibilities: • Lead and manage the kitchen team with the Head Chef, ensuring a high standard of food preparation, presentation, and service., • Continuously assess and improve kitchen processes to enhance efficiency and quality., • Manage food and labour costs, including stock takes, to ensure profitability and budget targets are met., • Organize and rotate stock meticulously, ordering according to guidelines set forth by the Purchasing Team., • Work closely with the General Manager and front-of-house team to ensure a seamless experience for customers. About you: • Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen., • A passion for sustainability and innovative cooking techniques., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and develop a team., • Excellent organizational and time management abilities., • A collaborative mindset and a commitment to creating a positive kitchen culture. The benefits: • Competitive salary., • Career progression., • Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses., • Wellbeing initiatives., • Reward and recognition schemes., • Free welcome lunch for you and a guest., • 50% restaurant discounts across the group., • 25% Friends and Family discounts., • 50% discount on company retail., • Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials., • Staff meal during your shift., • Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment., • Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment)., • Sabbaticals (after three years employment)., • Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night. At FOWL, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well-known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.