Decimo General Manager

Competitive Salary + Company Benefits and KPI Bonus

Full Time

Sundays and Mondays Off

Kings Cross

Decimo is the design and culinary jewel in our crown at The Standard. Here, Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias merges the Spanish cuisine of his family with his love of Mexico for his debut London restaurant. Expect lots of flavour

open fire cooking, mezcal cocktails, and a dramatically different tortilla

with floor-to-ceiling windows and dramatic views across the London skyline.Defined by its richness of personality, diversity of background, lifestyle, design, and focus on guest experience, Decimos team bring this space to life; engaging with our guests and vibrating social energy day and night to communicate the thought, passion, and collaboration that goes into creating this unique late-night dining destination.We are now seeking a dynamic leader to join us as

Decimo General Manager .Your roleAs

Decimo General Manager

your role will principally be operational, providing senior management support to the restaurant team during service. You will also manage many aspects of training and development, compliance, recruitment, budgeting, payroll, and supporting business development with the FandB Director and 10th Floor Operations Director. You will make guest engagement and experience front and centre, support and develop Decimo''s social and cultural programming, ensure smooth communication with all departments, and develop and implement strategies to increase covers and average spend revenues.Decimo operates TuesdaySaturday with upwards of 200-300 covers on a busy night, so you will need to be used to operating at the highest level in a high-volume environment. You will of course be passionate about service, with an exceptional working knowledge of restaurant operations and the order of service, and have a deep appreciation for quality wines and cocktails.You will work closely with your management team to lead and direct service delivery across the lounge and restaurant, with a hands-on approach to ensure everything runs smoothly, guest tables are touched and greeted, and dinner service transitions into late night party vibes as we evolve seamlessly into a late-night lounge with acclaimed DJs, live music and other social events. Decimo also hosts special event buyouts and party nights that can transform the space for over 400 guests.Finally, and importantly, you will need to be highly social, upbeat, friendly, confident, able to handle pressure well, thrive in a busy high-volume, high-energy environment, and manage multiple tasks and guests with ease.Do you have what it takes to be our Decimo General Manager at The StandardPrior experience as a

General Restaurant Manager

in a similar lifestyle high volume destination restaurant is essential for this role. You will also have an uncompromised and natural flair for service and be able to build genuine relationships with guests. In addition, you will needExcellent understanding and experience in Restaurant Operations and General Manager responsibilitiesStrong knowledge, interest in and appreciation for exceptional food and service (Spanish / Mexican cuisine and open fire cooking experience is a plus)Strong wine and beverage knowledge to WSET Level 2 (knowledge of Mezcal / Tequila is a plus)Highly motivated and pro-active; act with professionalism and positivity in all interactionsDisplay a passionate, fun and enthusiastic approach to work to inspire and motivate the team, and create an enjoyable, cohesive and supportive working environmentAbility to deliver effective training to maintain consistent service standards and develop team knowledge and skillsGood financial understanding including the management of budgets, cost control, revenue generation and PandLControl, monitor and analyse quality standards to the highest level in restaurant and bar, team knowledge and presentation, guest satisfaction and feedback, condition of equipment and spacesGuide and develop operational team on Decimos design and financial awareness of FFandE and OSandEKnowledgeable on the latest market trends to drive revenue and develop innovative services and productsExperience with sales and marketing to support marketing plan, generate restaurant bookings and grow market shareExperience with Squirrel POS, Micros, Open table, Mapal One and Fourth HRCandidates should ideally hold a personal licence and Level 3 Food Safety certificateAvailable full-time with a fully flexible schedule, and able to work late-night ThursdaySaturdayWe also actively seek candidates with a diverse range of lifestyle skills and welcome applications from those in the arts, music, fashion, and entertainment industries to add a final touch of personality and theatre to our overall guest experience.If you think you have what it takes to be our

Decimo General Manager , we would love to hear from you!All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment.Benefits Include

Meals on Duty28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with servicePension SchemeLife Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being serviceMembership to Headspace Meditation appDiscount platform including GYMWorldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platformEmployee and Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse propertiesIn-house Experience ProgrammeFandB Discounts ranging from 25-50%Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000Tuition Aid Scheme and subsidised trainingSeason Ticket Loan and Bike 2 Work SchemeSocial Committee with regular monthly social activities

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