Assistant Manager - New Site Opening up to £49,500 London, England
Job description
Established in Leeds in 2010 with additional restaurants in Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh & Birmingham, we are thrilled to be making our debut in the capital in Spring 2023.
Our new 180-cover restaurant will reside within the reputable 100 Bishopsgate Tower in the City of London, boasting three luxurious private dining rooms and a 120-cover bar and mezzanine. We are looking for an experienced, personable, passionate, and inspiring Assistant Manager to join our team and assist in the successful launch of the newest addition to our thriving portfolio of restaurants.
What is in it for you?
Opportunity to launch our Flagship restaurant in the City of London- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Working for an exciting, growing brand with a family feel culture
- A supportive and inclusive leadership team who champions internal development
- Up to 50% discount on food and drink when dining at any of our restaurants
- Complimentary meal for two to celebrate your work anniversary
- Christmas Day and New Year’s Day closures to guarantee you time with your loved ones
About us
At Fazenda, we bring all the tradition behind the unique rodizio way of serving, from the Pampas to the UK. Offering continuous tableside service of the finest grilled meats and South-American sides, our goal is to deliver an unforgettable experience to our guests, time and time again.
A place where provenance, quality and tradition meets modern sophistication, we pride ourselves on excellence in delivery through exceptional service and a highly-knowledgeable team.
Founded in 2010 in Leeds, Yorkshire - we have established ourselves as one of the leading operators in South American cuisine, having expanding our award-winning brand across major cities in the UK.
About The Role
This is the perfect role for an established Assistant Manager who is looking for their next big challenge, or Deputy General Manager who is currently managing a smaller operation. Previous experience of the London market and hospitality industry is advantageous.
You will report directly to the General Manager and work closely with the support teams. You will be assisting in the development of the new restaurant including the planning, organising, managing and delivery of the opening. This includes building an entire team from scratch and overseeing the recruitment and training processes alongside the General Manager and Deputy General Manager.
You will be energetic, hardworking, and not afraid to be flexible. This will be a demanding role, and therefore you must be comfortable with working independently, using your initiative to make things happen. You will play an active role in management and departmental meetings, taking ownership for departmental performance, alongside the departmental manager, by implementing action and delivering positive outcomes. You will be developing future managers by leading and coaching those that report to you and get genuine enjoyment from developing your team to prepare them for their career progression. You will have knowledge and understanding of operations and finance along with a passion for delivering a premium guest experience. The successful person will need to demonstrate the following attributes:
- Inspiring - sharing your passion for the brand and experience with both our team and guests
- Resilience - operating in this sector is challenging. Therefore, you will need to stay positive with a glass half full mentality
- Compassion - a real people person. Someone who can build relationships with colleagues and candidates with ease
- Ownership - able to manage competing demands and deliver results
- Efficient - Able to work at pace while maintaining high standards
