Assistant General Manager

manteca is a nose-to-tail restaurant founded by Chris L each and D avid C arter. I t began its life as a pop up in S oho before relocating to its permanent brick - and - mortar address in Shoreditch in 2021. M eaning lard in Spanish, manteca champions sustainable practices in every aspect, from whole-animal butchery, hand-rolled pastas, and house-made breads to wood-fired cuts and our own in-house salumeria. O ur ethos is minimal - wastage, sustainable cooking which utilis es as much of the animal or produce as possible. W e are truly supplier led with twice daily changing menus. T he wine list celebrates low-intervention and classic fine wines from Italy, broader Europe, and further afield north America . We also have an Amari-focused cocktail list. W e relocated to S horeditch in N ovember 2021 to critical acclaim and have since been recognised with noteworthy awards such as T ime O ut s T op 100 London restaurant s, the National Restaurant Awards, and a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand. We are proud to be an independent business grounded purely in hospitality backgrounds . We invite all to sit at the table with us. we promote a culture of learning and development, encouraging independent thinkers. A bout the role. W e are looking for a n experienced a ssistant g eneral m anager to join the manteca team. The ideal candidate will have a natural warmth for people and feed off the adrenalin of a busy service. Working alongside a well-established management team, youll support the front of house team in ensuring we are delivering that same passion to all our guests through support and training. Youll be a role model for all staff and spearheading what it means to run a dynamic London restaurant. Youll be a critical thinker who is always questioning if were doing things the best way possible and constantly looking for ways to drive the business forward. R esponsibilities. Oversee staff training and employee development. Daily rota management and holiday approvals. Regular s tock take of linen and other routine restaurant material. Recruitment and new employee journey management . Routine maintenance management of the site. Required h ealth and safety procedures. HR calendar management and onboarding of new starters. Be a bastion of our brand and lead by example. Ensure that guest experience is at a consistently high standard. R equirements. Previous experience in a similar environment. Familiarity with Lightspeed and SevenRooms desirable but not essential. Basic grasp of Microsoft 360 and Sharepoint . W e offer . 1,000 every annual employment anniversary Monthly bonuses for top performers 50% staff discount on meals at each of our restaurants. Cycle-to-work scheme Cost price wine through our suppliers. International trips for top performers. In-house training dedicated to your personal development. Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards . We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training . Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home . Whole team staff parties . Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks . TPBN1_UKCT

Created: 2025-11-01