Assistant General Manager

Ottolenghi Islington

IslingtonUp to £43,000 per yearFull time

By day, Ottolenghi Islington is a vibrant deli offering salads, baked goods, and breakfast and lunch options. As night falls, the ambience transforms into an intimate neighbourhood restaurant—with a seasonal sharing menu and a low-intervention wine list from small producers worldwide.

We are currently on the lookout for an Assistant General Manager who is looking to join an established and friendly team. The ideal AGM would help us maintain our standards and use their insight and experience to improve them even more! A career with us means being part of a place that puts food and warm hospitality first.

As the Assistant General Manager at Ottolenghi Islington, you will:

  • Work with generous, kind and dedicated approach. At Ottolenghi Islington, we treat each other as we do our guests
  • Maintaining high standards of quality control at all times
  • Train and coach our team
  • Support the General Manager in responding to guest needs and feedback with empathy and generosity
  • Help oversee health & safety and legal compliance and maintenance
  • Have experience in understanding a restaurant’s financial figures and how to action to and a willingness to do so within the Ottolenghi ethos.
  • Work confidently both in service on the floor and in the office (as needed)
  • Coordinating the service to ensure that the shop, floor and kitchen are all working together in harmony
  • Passionate and knowledgeable about joyful food and hospitality

As the Assistant General Manager at Ottolenghi Islington, we will offer you:

  • Regular evaluation of wage & performance review
  • Health insurance
  • 28 days paid holiday
  • Pension scheme
  • Personalised career development
  • Food & wine tasting + cooking demos
  • A birthday present to celebrate your special day
  • 50% discount across delis, restaurants, and online store
  • Please bear in mind that this role is only open for internal staff at present