La Gamba is a family-run Spanish-concept restaurant in the heart of London - right by London Eye, and as an independent business rooted in hospitality, we are proud of our people and our produce. Quality in both produce and people management, comes first in everything we do.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to join the La Gamba's team at Southbank Centre.
You'll need a genuine warmth for people and the ability to thrive when service is busy. Working alongside the senior team, you'll lead the front of house and make sure every guest gets the experience they deserve. That means being on the floor, training the team, and keeping standards where they need to be.
You'll set the tone for the whole restaurant. We want someone who questions how things are done, spots what could be better, and gets on with improving it.
Responsibilities:
- Lunch and dinner service management.
- Staff training and development.
- Daily wages management and cash up.
- Regular stock takes including linen and drinks.
- Recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
- Routine maintenance management of the site.
- Restaurant set-up and close-down operations.
- Keep guest experience at a consistently high standard.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar environment. Quality-focused, fast-paced, independent.
- A real passion for seafood and hospitality.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with reservation and POS systems desirable but not essential.
- Basic grasp of Microsoft 365.
We offer:
- Personal development support and career progression.
- A close-knit team in one of London's best locations.
- Tronc available weekly through TiPJAR.
- 45 hours contract and overtime paid - every hour counts!
If you are interested, please apply through - we look forward to hearing from you.
Pay: £46,000.00-£56,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
