Assistant General Manager

Salary - Up to £50000 per year

Schedule - Full TimeExperience - Previous experience at this level within a quality restaurant groupHoppers are seeking a Assistant General Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant General Manager looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.The Group

Hoppers was founded by JKS Restaurants and Karan Gokani in October 2015. The first Hoppers in Soho was inspired by toddy shops, home cooking and roadside stalls of Sri Lanka and South India, and served its namesake Hoppers alongside Dosas, Kothu, Short Eats, Rice and Roasts. The acclaim soon followed with reviews from London Evenings Standards Fay Maschler and the late Sunday Times critic A.A. Gill who applauded Hoppers for its seductive, comehither menu and spectacular, impressive, authentic, confident and swaggering kitchen. The restaurant went on to secure its Michelin Bib Gourmand in its first year.Following the success of Hoppers Soho, a second Hoppers at Marylebones St Christophers Place, themed around the iconic Tropical Modernist movement of the late Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, opening in September 2017. Hoppers Kings Cross, the third and largest of the three restaurants opened in February 2020 inspired by the much-travelled coastal journey from Colombo, the islands capital, to the historical Dutch town of Galle.Over the past ten years, Hoppers has won several awards and is recognised as one of the leading South Asian restaurant brands in the UK and internationally. Over the coming years, Hoppers has plans to grow across the UK and Internationally providing numerous opportunities for its team members to develop and take on new and exciting roles.The PositionAs Assistant General Manager, you will be a hands-on, proactive and enthusiastic leader, injecting your personality into your work and inspiring the team to deliver a warm and memorable guest experience. You will continually commit to the highest standards of service and operations, and working closely with the senior management team, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the front of house team, managing financials, recruitment and team development, stock management and health and safety.As Assistant General Manager, you will be responsible for:Overseeing a large restaurant team and ensuring the running of a smooth serviceWelcoming and attending to guests with an exceptional level of care and service, ensuring that they leave with a positive and memorable experience;Inspiring, motivating and training waiting staff to deliver the highest levels of service;Carrying out all opening and closing procedures.The successful Assistant General Manager will have:Previous experience as a Assistant General Manager or Restaurant Manager ready to take on more responsibility;Warm and welcoming persona, along with a hands-on approach to work and impeccable attention to detail;Proven ability to lead, train and inspire a team;Passion for hospitality and a good knowledge of food and beverage;Eagerness to learn and develop your career within an award-winning restaurant group.Benefits and Culture

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:Treat YourselfUp to 50% off dining across JKS RestaurantsRetail and Takeaway DiscountsCode App MembershipLook After YourselfDiscounted Gym MembershipWagestream

stream your pay earlierCompany Donations for your involvement with CharitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramAccess to Financial AdviceWedding Gift and New-born Care Package " Celebrating your big occasionsSeason Ticket LoanProgress YourselfAccess to our fantastic LandD CalendarA personalised learning and development plan to develop your skills and knowledgeCareer progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.Be YourselfAdditional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days)Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referralStaff parties and long service awardsThe Group

JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the Worlds 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2024.The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor, and Lyles, along with cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, Bibi, and Ambassadors Clubhouse. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms, The George and The Hound.JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group.

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