Assistant Manager – Historic London Wine Bars – Up to £40,000 + Bonus

Looking for your next step with a business that genuinely values great hospitality, quality food and drink, and developing its people?

We're recruiting Assistant Managers across a collection of established, characterful wine bars and pubs in Central London. Each venue has its own personality, but they all share a passion for exceptional service, premium wines, fresh seasonal food and creating memorable guest experiences.

The Role
As Assistant Manager, you'll work alongside the General Manager to lead from the front, inspire the team and ensure every shift runs smoothly. You'll play a key role in driving sales, maintaining high standards and developing the next generation of hospitality talent.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of a busy wine bar and restaurant
• Leading, coaching and motivating the team during service
• Delivering exceptional guest experiences every day
• Assisting with recruitment, training and team development
• Managing stock, ordering and cost controls
• Supporting labour management and commercial performance
• Ensuring high standards of food safety, compliance and presentation
• We're looking for someone who:
• Has Assistant Manager or experienced Supervisor experience in hospitality
• Loves delivering warm, genuine service
• Has a passion for wine, food and hospitality (wine knowledge is a bonus, not essential)
• Leads by example and enjoys developing people
• Stays calm under pressure and thrives in a busy environment
• Has strong commercial awareness and takes pride in running a great operation

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £40,000
• Performance bonus
• Career progression across multiple London venues
• Ongoing training and development, including wine education
• Staff discounts on food and drink
• Supportive leadership team and a people-first culture
• The opportunity to work in some of London's most iconic hospitality venues

If you're an ambitious hospitality leader looking to join a respected operator with genuine opportunities to progress, we'd love to hear from you.