Role: Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
Start date: ASAP
Hours:40 hrs per week - full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Wake The Tiger, London
Reporting to: Food & Beverage Manager
Vision & Values
INSPIRE - We inspire positive change through awe and amazement.
DISRUPT - We disrupt by taking risks and challenging convention.
BELIEVE - We believe action today can change the world tomorrow.
Who We Are
Wake The Tiger is a radical creative company born in the South West and the visionary force behind the worlds first Amazement Park. We fuse immersive art, storytelling, and purpose to create unforgettable experiences that disrupt the norm and ignite transformation.
Following the success of our Bristol site, were expanding to London in 2026 with an all-new immersive world designed to spark imagination and challenge perception on a whole new scale.
Our mission is simple: We create immersive experiences for everyone, where art, storytelling and purpose collide - to inspire change today that transforms the world tomorrow.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, driven individual to take the next step in their hospitality career at London's most exciting new immersive attraction.
Wake The Tiger have built an Bar and Kitchen set in their new attraction: Absurd City. It will serve everything from cocktails to coffees throughout the day to ticket holders, and we have partnered with a chosen caterer to deliver a high-class meat-free menu in a fully kitted out commercial kitchen.
Thats not all though: It will also be open to the public in its own right and has set the goal of being an essential cocktail bar destination in London.
We are looking for someone to help realise that ambition. You will report to the Food & Beverage Manager and work alongside a newly minted bar team, leading the floor shift by shift and taking charge of the venue when the manager is off-site. You will work closely with the kitchen team to ensure the venue is a critical and commercial success.
You Will be Responsible For
Supporting the Food & Beverage Manager in delivering consistent, outstanding hospitality that establishes Absurd Citys Bar & Kitchen as a top venue to visit in London
Leading the bar and floor during service, taking charge of the venue in the Food & Beverage Manager's absence
Working closely with the Food & Beverage Manager and kitchen team to ensure seamless service and impeccable standards are maintained on every shift
Supporting the recruitment, training, development and day-to-day management of the F&B team, helping to build a motivated, high-performing team that goes above and beyond for guests and for each other in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.
Supporting the financial operation to keep the venue commercially on track
Acting as a day-to-day point of contact for other departments, stakeholders and partners during service
Following and helping to improve the systems and processes that keep logistics and operations running smoothly
Taking responsibility for maintaining high standards of food safety, health & safety, licensing and operational compliance across the venue.
Youll Bring the Following to Our Team
Strong experience of working in fast-paced hospitality, including time spent supervising
Comprehensive experience working with cocktails and a passion for the hospitality industry
A hands-on leadership style with clear and confident communication skills
Confidence building relationships and working collaboratively across teams, departments and partners
A strong attention to detail, comfortable supporting rota building and managing priorities
Analytical skills to make sound, informed decisions and detailed reports
A personal licence is essential, or a willingness to obtain one, alongside a working knowledge of H&S and food safety compliance in a commercial food and beverage setting
Experience working in an immersive setting is desirable
Alignment with our values of Inspire, Disrupt & Believe
Diversity & Inclusion
At Wake the Tiger, we prioritise inclusive and fair recruitment practices. We value diversity in all its forms and welcome candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, age, or religion. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, so please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
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Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications/skills and more or less experience may apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications, and training.
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