Assistant General Manager

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Le Pinardier — Deal, Kent

Le Pinardier is looking for an experienced Assistant General Manager to help lead our team and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the business.

Reporting directly to the owner, you’ll be a confident, personable and commercially aware hospitality professional who combines strong organisation with a genuine love of food, wine and looking after people.

This is a senior, hands-on role. You’ll lead busy services, support and motivate the team, maintain consistently high standards and ensure the venue runs smoothly. You’ll also work closely with the owner and kitchen to help Le Pinardier continue to develop and grow.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the front-of-house team and managing daily service
• Creating rotas and organising staffing levels
• Training, supporting and developing team members
• Maintaining consistently high standards of hospitality
• Managing stock, ordering and relationships with suppliers
• Monitoring stock levels, wastage and other operational costs
• Overseeing opening, closing, licensing and health-and-safety procedures
• Handling guest feedback professionally and positively
• Supporting events, tastings and promotions
• Communicating effectively between the owner, kitchen and front-of-house team
• Monitoring operational performance and suggesting ways to improve service and sales

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous supervisory or management experience in a restaurant, wine bar or quality hospitality venue
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Experience creating rotas and managing stock and ordering
• Good commercial awareness
• A calm, practical approach during busy services
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills
• An interest in wine and food; formal wine qualifications would be welcome but are not essential

The owner will retain responsibility for recruitment, financial management and overall business strategy, while giving you genuine ownership of the day-to-day operation.

This is a full-time position and will include evening and weekend work.

Benefits: equal share of tips

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note explaining what you could bring to Le Pinardier to [email protected]

Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Store discount

Work Location: In person