Assistant Manager - New Italian Bar & Restaurant
1 hour ago
£33000–£38000 yearly
Full-time
London
Incipio curates beautiful spaces with vibrant atmospheres for great times. Vibrancy: the state of being full of energy and life We are seeking an outstanding Assistant Manager with a passion for exceptional dining experiences and a love for creating memorable moments for every guest. Juno is a contemporary Italian restaurant and bar launching at Olympia, a space that blends the ease of neighbourhood dining with the energy of a West London destination. Rooted in simple, produce-led cooking, Juno's hospitality will be warm, generous and effortlessly stylish. It's a restaurant designed to feel both familiar and fresh, with a menu built around seasonal plates, handmade pasta, and a confident drinks programme anchored by spritzes, negronis, and a considered Italian wine list. Juno will attract a broad audience, including local West Londoners, early evening pre-theatre diners and weekend groups looking for a place that feels fun but refined; a balance of accessibility and aspiration. The Role: As an Assistant Manager, you'll be at the heart of Juno, supporting the rest of the leadership team in delivering exceptional hospitality and creating memorable experiences for every guest. Our Assistant Managers are proactive, detail-focused and operational leaders who bring energy, imagination and a genuine passion for incredible people, outstanding service and creating a thriving restaurant environment. Through hands-on leadership, innovative ideas and continuous development of their teams, they help bring Juno's hospitality vision to life. We Expect You To: Know what makes a great restaurant tick, from creating an electric atmosphere to delivering service that guests remember long after they leave. Lead with personality, bringing energy, warmth and confidence to every shift. Be the person who sets the tone in the room, creating a venue where guests feel welcomed and the team feels inspired. Support the senior leadership team in bringing Juno's vision to life and creating a restaurant people can't wait to come back to. Love developing people, helping your team grow their confidence, knowledge and passion for hospitality. Be a true presence in the venue! Approachable, engaging and someone both guests and teammates naturally gravitate towards. Work closely with the kitchen team to create a seamless experience between food, drink and service. Be passionate about Italian food, wine and culture, with a curiosity that keeps you learning and sharing your knowledge. Bring creativity and ideas to the table, always looking for ways to make Juno better. Keep standards high while remembering that the best hospitality comes with personality, connection and fun. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, staying calm, positive and solutions-focused when the pressure is on. Who You'll Be: A restaurant lover through and through! Someone who gets excited by great Italian food, Italian wine, and a room full of happy guests. A vibrant host who makes people feel at home from the moment they walk through the door. A confident, positive leader who brings people together and creates a team people genuinely enjoy being part of. Someone with bags of energy, curiosity and a willingness to get stuck in. A coach, motivator and team player who loves seeing others grow. Someone who notices the details but never loses sight of the bigger picture, creating experiences people remember. A culture carrier who embodies the Incipio values and brings your own personality to the team. Excited by Juno's Italian spirit and passionate about sharing that experience with every guest. BENEFITS + BEST BITS Transparent and fair TRONC payments Pergo development programme Up to 10% Bonus based off of performance and KPI's set and agreed with your General Manager Vitality Package: Dental, Optical and Health insurance. Gym membership discounts + other rewards Self Space: Free Therapy available through Self Space. Accessible to anyone who works for Incipio Referral Bonus: refer a friend and once they have passed their probation you receive a bonus 60% of our management teams are people we have progressed internally Career development + opportunity to grow and expand in this role as the business expands Company awards to celebrate team and regular events Incentive Trips sponsored by Brands (Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France)· Paid sick leave Compassionate Leave Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave Length in service; earn additional holiday after 2 years continuous service Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials 50% discount for food and drink in all of our venues Incipio & Inclusivity We're all about celebrating individuality & inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We've got you!