Assistant General Manager

Company: Babu House
Apply for the Assistant General Manager
Location: London
Job Description:

How we’ll support you

  • Financial
    • Free weekly wage advances and emergency cash.
    • Access to our savings support & financial health planning tool.
    • £150 monthly to spend when dining in Dishoom each month. Post this £150, 50% during the day, and 25% in the evening for you and up to 5 people.
    • Access to our Healthcare cash plan.
    • Enhanced family leave and pay, plus specific Dishoom‑walle benefits for those growing little families.
  • Mental & Physical
    • All Babus (Managers) are fully trained in mental health support & First Aid.
    • Dedicated support from our confidential advice helpline – available to you or someone in your household – 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
    • On‑demand GP appointments, free counselling sessions and life coaching through our wellness app.
    • Free fitness sessions every month (including yoga and spin classes).
    • Invitation to the Dishoom Premier League, an in‑house cricket tournament where you compete with your team at Lord’s.
  • Socials
    • Regular team events across our cafes.
    • Family Mela (Family summer festival).
    • Huge Christmas celebration.
    • Bombay Bootcamp – once‑in‑a‑lifetime guided tour of Bombay for 5‑year team members.

What to expect

  • Free team meals every shift, plus all the Chai you can drink.
  • Competitive salary per year, paid monthly.
  • A full‑time role working across 5 days, Monday‑Sunday availability required.
  • A weekly changing rota provided at least 6 days in advance.
  • All‑day dining Café, varying daytime & evening shifts (not the usual always late nights).
  • Access to our award‑winning training programmes and support; we promote staff (211 last year).
  • Paid holiday at your usual rate; sites closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day; extra day for parents taking kids to first day of school.
  • No uniforms – smart/casual & comfortable. Trainers fine.

So, what are we looking for?

As an Assistant General Manager

  • At least 1 year experience as an Assistant General Manager in a busy restaurant environment.
  • Works in partnership with the General Manager, coaching & developing team members naturally.
  • Ready to be the General Manager’s right arm, leading the restaurant when the GM is absent.
  • Commercially savvy, bringing ideas to the table and eager to grow overall awareness.
  • First‑class service focus; always seeks tough feedback and works with the GM to raise standards daily.

At Dishoom – everyone is welcome. We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply for roles with us.

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Posted: April 26th, 2026