Assistant General Manager – “Exiting Bar concept in London”

Location:             London
Salary:                  £38,000 to £40,000 basic, plus Tronc

About the Role

I am looking for a high-energy Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager at a busy food and bar venue. With a growing late-night and weekend offer and strong corporate trade during the day, this is a role for someone who loves great hospitality and knows what makes a party work.

You will help run a venue that moves from corporate lunches and office buyouts by day to cocktail bar and DJ-led nights, with weekend brunches that bring in around 100 guests every Saturday. As they build the late-night side of the business, you will play a key part in shaping the atmosphere and the guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager with the day-to-day running of the venue, and cover as Duty Manager when required
• Lead, coach and motivate a team of around 30
• Maintain high standards of service, presentation and compliance throughout the venue

• Drive the late-night bar offer, with a relaxed, cocktail bar “nightcap” style of service, and trading to midnight and occasionally 1am
• Deliver the weekly Saturday brunch, including DJ sets and themed brunch concepts such as R&B-led events
• Create the right atmosphere through music, lighting, service and pacing, and know how to build a great party environment
• Work with DJs, promoters and suppliers to plan and deliver successful events

• Support the daytime corporate and office trade, including private hire and buyouts
• Work with the GM to maximise booking conversion and repeat business

• Build positive working relationships with other traders, resolving queries and keeping communication open

• Support the GM on sales, labor, cost control and stock management
• Look for opportunities to grow bar revenue and increase footfall

About You

• Experience as an Assistant General Manager, Deputy Manager or senior Duty Manager in a busy bar, restaurant or events-led venue
• A genuine interest in late-night, cocktail bar and music-led hospitality
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with bookings and event planning
• Experience of leading larger teams and delivering high service standards under pressure
• Commercial awareness, with a good understanding of bar and venue performance
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to work with traders, suppliers and corporate clients

For more details contact david@corecruitment.com