Assistant Manager - Up to £40k pa

Grind is a coffee company that lives in London. Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, we've expanded across London with cafés, coffee trucks and a state-of-the-art coffee roastery.

Our cafes and coffee shops are the beating heart of Grind, they are where it all began. We're a bustling hub in the heart of London's most iconic places, known for serving our specialty coffee and renowned bottomless brunches.

We think coffee can be a force for good. Whether it's through creating the UK's first compostable coffee pods, our plastic-free packaging or carbon-free shipping - we're on a mission to be the world's most sustainable coffee company.

In 2023, we created our charity, the Better Coffee Foundation, to undo the damage done by the global coffee industry - in our first year, we recovered 43 million pods' worth of ocean-bound plastic.

We are looking for the next generation of Managers who are passionate about the hospitality industry and progressing their career to join our team. As an Assistant Manager, we expect the usual stuff on a day-to-day basis, running your site in style and supporting your senior management team to meet site targets and team goals. In return our General Manager will invest time and energy towards helping you to push your career to the next stage, whatever that looks like for you.

To be eligible for this role, you will need to demonstrate confidence in leading the Front of House team. You must drive service and sales, and be the constant face of energy and passion on site! We expect previous experience in restaurant management, strong experience in supporting a busy team, and a 'hands on' approach/attitude at all times.

• Successfully run a high volume & fast-paced restaurant in line with Grind standards
• Possess full understanding of our Steps of Service and demonstrate an ability to exceed guest expectations
• Effectively lead, manage and develop a team of up to 30-45 employees
• Create daily brief sheets for all Front of House sections of the restaurant
• Generate and complete weekly rotas to support payroll
• Possess a clear understanding of weekly/monthly budgets, and P&L forecasting
• Strategically manage and meet budgets & business targets
• Provide ongoing training & developing programs to all team members
• Hire and onboard all new site employees into the business
• Implement effective staff initiatives and strategies (to improve retention and team engagement)
• To motivate all staff and project a positive attitude at all times.
• To ensure all staff receive regular training, according to Grind’s procedures, relevant to their job description, and that training is documented and kept on file.
• Displays a smart and professional appearance, representing the company in a positive manner
• To undertake regular team meetings and participate in necessary Management meetings

You’ll have.

• Strong managerial and leadership skills
• A keen eye for the finer details
• Possess excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with colleagues and customers
• Ability to work well under pressure and use initiative
• Ability to problem solve and escalate complaints accordingly
• Dedicated team-player, who strives for excellence and leads by example
• Strong time-management and prioritisation skills

Grind is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability status.

If there are any adjustments you need to help you bring your best self to an interview with us please let us know.

Benefits and Perks.

• NEST Pension: We offer a pension scheme to help you plan for your future.
• Stream: Take control of your finances with on-demand access to your earned wages, financial coaching, and more.
• Financial support: access to interest-free, short-term loans when you need them most
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 in tiered bonuses for referring great talent to our team
• Discounts online: Up to 40% off our retail line online.
• SpectrumLife: Access our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
• Crew Card: Enjoy 50% off all food and drinks, plus two free coffees a day at Grind locations.
• Friends & Family Discount: Share the love with discounts for your friends and family on our website and at our sites.
• Meals on Duty: Enjoy one staff meal on shifts over 4 hours, and two staff meals on shifts over 12 hours
• Social Events: Join us for team social events to connect and have fun.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity: Enjoy enhanced maternity and paternity benefits once eligible.
• Wellbeing Allowance: Up to £75 annually to spend on your wellbeing.
• Birthday Treat: £20 birthday gift

Grind run a tronc scheme, which is managed by an independent tronc master. Tronc payments are variable and not guaranteed, this number is likely to fluctuate depending on site performance and individual eligibility.