Assistant General Manager – Manchester
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Employee Benefits
Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
50% team discount on food & drink, 7 days a week
Team room rates: any bedroom, any house, £100 a night
Health cash plan (option to add children)
Dental plan (option to add children)
Birthday day off
Discount on Cowshed products and Soho Home (up to 50%)
Free counselling sessions
Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate
Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more
The Role
At Soho House, the Assistant General Manager (AGM) supports all aspects of the business in conjunction with the General Manager. The AGM oversees service standards, operational efficiency, member/guest experience and staff retention, acting as an ambassador for the Soho House brand and fully embracing our ethos.
Main Duties
Oversee and drive an inclusive environment that ensures every member and team member feels and embodies the Soho House Pillars and Values
Possess a strong understanding of product from food and drink to accommodation
Implement, oversee and understand the commercial viability of the business
Effective hands‑on day‑to‑day management and problem solving both front and back of house operations
MNE overview, understanding, direction and strategy
Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
Work closely with the General Manager to assess and develop operational goals based on weekly, daily and quarterly business performance reviews
Execute action plans on time and within budget to support business improvements and focus on optimizing profit, minimizing margins, and promoting exceptional experiences for members, guests and staff
Adhere to Soho House & Co company policies for food safety, allergy procedure and create an overall safe and inviting space for members, guests and staff by partnering with Health & Safety leaders and following local, government and regional compliance and legal standards
Collaborate with all support office business functions to drive effective process and implement innovative opportunities that efficiently drive sales and staff/member retention through HR, Recruitment, Learning & Development, F&B/Operations, Marketing, PR, MR, Events & Programming, Finance, Housekeeping and Facilities
Influential leader and decision maker that supports, guides, develops and implements policies, procedures and systems to improve business operations, service, retention and overall experiences outlined by the General Manager
What We Are Looking For
Up to 3–5 years’ experience in a busy hospitality venue within a senior management capacity
Innovator and influencer with previous experience managing F&B operations
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships (internal and external)
Strong attention to detail
Excellent customer service
Fluent in English
Organised and reliable
Ability to work and maximise relationships within a diverse team
Computer literacy within Opera, Micros and Adaco advantageous
Full understanding of local authority requirements
Personal licence holder
SIA knowledge, understanding and experience
Physical Requirements
Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects by hand
Able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours
Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required
Expected Working Hours For a General Manager
Varying shift times across the seven days, to include working evenings, weekends, opens & closes
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