Assistant General Manager

Role Overview & Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced, organised manager to join the Smokestak team. Energy and a solid attitude are crucial for this role as a key part of management, and working closely with the GM you’ll support our FOH team to make sure we’re delivering a brilliant experience for all our guests.

Our ideal candidate has a great grasp of what we’re about and is able to drive service that is spot on without being stuffy. You’ll be at home chatting to people, and be a natural at getting engagement and buy in from the team. We’re a busy restaurant and need someone who can bring the same pace and enthusiasm to work with them that we want to model for our FOH staff. You’ll be a critical thinker who is always questioning if we’re doing things the best way possible, and able to enjoy the pressure of a busy service.

We are after someone who can see what needs doing and tackle it in an organised and efficient manner, with the skill to prioritize and plan ahead. We handle everything from accounts to bookings to ordering and stock, so while this role will be floor focused it has a strong operational aspect and it's important you're confident with this side of the business too.

Required skills and experience:

• At least one year in a management role
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to thrive in a busy atmosphere
• Comfortable training, managing and developing the team
• Critical thinker
• Able to think on your feet and tackle unforeseen circumstance
• Excellent service skills
• Great attention to detail

Benefits:

• Up to £55k pa dependent on experience
• 28 days holiday per year
• Staff meals
• 50% off meals on days off
• Free tastings, trainings, trips and parties

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Tips

Work Location: One location