Assistant General Manager

Assistant General Manager - Covent Garden | Big Easy

Ready to step up and support the leadership of a flagship restaurant in one of London’s busiest locations?

Big Easy is one of London’s most established restaurant brands, known for Southern-inspired BBQ, fresh lobster and a vibrant bar atmosphere. We operate busy, high-energy restaurants with strong operational structure and clear leadership standards.

We are now recruiting an Assistant General Manager for our Covent Garden site, a high-profile, high-volume location with strong revenue performance and growth potential.

This role would suit an experienced Assistant General Manager or a strong Restaurant Manager ready to step into a broader leadership role and support full site performance.

The Role - Assistant General Manager

As Assistant General Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting full-site operations in a high-volume, flagship environment
• Leading FOH teams and working closely with BOH
• Delivering exceptional guest experience
• Managing rotas, labour control and daily staffing levels
• Supporting P&L performance, driving revenue and cost control
• Stock control and operational efficiency
• Training, coaching and developing supervisors and team members
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and company standards
• Driving service standards, culture and team engagement
• Supporting the General Manager in overall site performance and decision-making

You will be a hands‑on leader who leads from the floor, supports performance and sets the tone for service, energy and accountability.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as an Assistant General Manager or Restaurant Manager.

• Strong background in high-volume hospitality or casual dining
• Experience supporting P&L and managing labour and costs
• Ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong commercial awareness and operational understanding
• Confident decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and organisational ability
• Passion for hospitality management and guest satisfaction

We are looking for a confident and driven operator who is ready to step up and grow into a General Manager role.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance‑based bonus
• Career progression across multiple London sites
• Structured leadership development
• Staff meals on duty
• Team discount across venues
• Supportive senior management team

This is a genuine opportunity to grow into a General Manager role within an established and growing hospitality group.

If you are an experienced Assistant General Manager ready to take the next step in a busy Covent Garden restaurant, we want to hear from you.

Apply now!

Right to work in the UK is required.

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