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.