Job Title:         Assistant General Manager

A modern Mediterranean restaurant in West London is seeking a thoughtful, hands-on Assistant General Manager (AGM) to join its leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a business with soul, ambition, and a clear path to progression. The successful candidate will be groomed for the General Manager role, and will play a pivotal part in shaping the guest experience, team culture, and operational excellence.

Benefits:

• Clear progression to General Manager role
• A salary package ranging between £42,000 to £45,000 per annum
• A performance-driven culture that rewards initiative and results
• 50% off food, retail wine pricing for staff, team dinners and celebrations
• Standard pension
• A chance to be part of a restaurant striving to become London’s reference point for Mediterranean hospitality

What you will do:

• Immerse yourself in service from day one to understand the team, guests, and hospitality ethos
• Observe, ask questions, and collaborate—your insights will help refine performance and guest experience
• Support and complement the GM and owners, taking ownership of key initiatives and KPIs
• Lead a small team (5–6) with empathy, calm, and a service-first mindset
• Drive weekly sales, guest retention, and net spend per guest metrics
• Champion a culture of learning, simplicity, and continuous improvement

What we hope you will bring:

• Proven experience in restaurant management, including P&L responsibility
• Strong operational skills: rotas, budgeting, health & safety, menu development
• Deep knowledge of wine (WSET welcome), cocktails, and restaurant economics
• Leadership qualities that inspire: humility, emotional intelligence, and a love of service
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to think laterally and communicate effortlessly

If you’re ready to lead with heart, think strategically, and grow into a key leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.