Assistant General Manager - Little House Balham London, England
Job description
Who We Are…
We are a collection of members' clubs, restaurants, hotels and cinemas, catering to those in the film, media, fashion and creative industries. The company has unique ventures throughout the UK, USA, Canada, Europe and Asia, with new openings planned globally. Soho House is a space for its diverse membership and teams to connect, grow, have fun and make an impact.
The Vibe…
At Soho House culture is everything and we believe that our Houses are only as good as the people who work within them. Whether it's a private members' club, hotel, restaurant, spa or gym each of our sites has its own style and atmosphere. We aim to make sure that all our guests and members have a great time and we firmly believe it's our people who make that happen.
The Role...
At Soho House, the Assistant General Manager (AGM) is responsible for supporting all aspects of the business in conjunction with the General Manager. The AGM oversees service standards, operational efficiency, member/guest experience and staff retention. Including day-to-day team management, an Assistant General Manager is also an ambassador for the Soho House brand and fully embraces our ethos, supports staff, member and guest experience. As an Assistant General Manager, you are an influential leader to all departments that tell our story, deliver service, create culture, maximise profits, support operations, and member / guest satisfaction. The Assistant General Manager works very closely with internal and external stake holders to ensure optimal experience is a result of unforgettable moments through staff, food, drink, events and amenities.
A successful Assistant General Manager will collaboratively partner with the General Manager to develop goals and actionable items required to optimise performance and profitability.
Main Duties...
- Effective communication with internal and external stake holders
- Work closely with General Manager to assess and develop operational goals based off weekly, daily and quarterly business performance reviews
- Execute action plans on time and budget to support business improvements and focus on optimising profit, minimising margins and promote exceptional experience(s) for member, guest, staff
- Adhere to Soho House & Co company policies for food safety, allergy procedure and creating an overall safe and inviting space for members, guests, staff by partnering with Health & Safety leaders and following local, government and regional compliance and abiding by legal standards
- Collaborate with all Support Office business functions to drive effective process and implement innovative opportunities that efficiently drive sales and staff/member retention through HR, Recruitment, Learning & Development, F&B/Operations, Marketing, PR, MR, Events & Programming, Finance, Housekeeping and Facilities
- Influential leader and decision maker that supports, guides, develops and implements policies, procedure and systems to improve business operations, service, retention and over all experiences that have been outlined by the General Manager
Our Benefits...
Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you're seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.
Soho House & Co offers:
- Soho House Membership into our clubs and gyms
- One of the most competitive salaries within the hospitality industry
- Fantastic career growth and personal development opportunities, with an opportunity to travel abroad with us
- Meal on shift
- Our food and drinks network, Cookhouse & House Tonic. which offers a monthly calendar of interactive trainings, guest demonstrations from industry professionals, sourcing and tasting trips and our own in-house magazine
- Subsidised gym memberships, pension and great discounts across our site.
Opportunities for all…
Soho House was created to bring diverse communities of people together, and we take the same approach when building our teams. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a global company. Soho House is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
