Are you an experienced hospitality leader ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in fast-paced, independent venues where great food, exceptional drinks and unforgettable guest experiences are at the heart of everything?
The Leytonstone Tavern is an award-winning neighbourhood dining pub in East London, celebrated for our welcoming atmosphere, incredible burgers and tacos, legendary Sunday roasts, and commitment to supporting local breweries, independent producers and regenerative agriculture.
We’re looking for a passionate and driven Assistant General Manager (AGM) to join our ambitious management team. Working closely with our founders and senior leadership, you’ll help lead the business day-to-day, inspire the team, drive standards and support the continued growth of one of East London’s most exciting independent hospitality venues.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants real ownership, development and progression, while playing a key role in shaping the future of an evolving independent business.
About Us
At The Leytonstone Tavern, hospitality comes first. Alongside our busy restaurant and bar, we host weddings, celebrations, tequila tastings, beer festivals, BBQs and bespoke events, while our award-winning food trucks appear at festivals and events throughout the summer.
We’re proud members of the Sustainable Restaurant Association, working with suppliers focused on high welfare farming and regenerative agriculture, ensuring quality and sustainability remain central to our offering.
Recent highlights include:
Winners at the Street Food Championships - Finalists at the National Burger Awards
As an independent free-house, we champion:
- Local breweries and craft beer
- Independent wine producers and artisan suppliers
- Innovative spirits and emerging brands
- Seasonal, high-quality produce and creative menus
- Community events and collaborations
The Role
As Assistant General Manager, you’ll be a key leader within the business, supporting the founders and senior management team to ensure smooth operations, exceptional guest experiences and continued commercial success.
You’ll lead from the front — inspiring the team, driving service standards and helping oversee all areas of the business including the restaurant, bar, events and external catering operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the overall running and performance of the venue
- Leading and motivating management and floor teams to deliver exceptional service
- Driving a culture of hospitality excellence and guest satisfaction
- Managing busy services while maintaining high operational standards
- Supporting recruitment, training and team development
- Assisting with stock control, ordering, GP targets and cost management
- Monitoring labour, productivity and operational performance
- Supporting event planning and delivery, including weddings, festivals and bespoke functions
- Maintaining compliance across health & safety and licensing regulations
- Working closely with founders to identify opportunities for growth and improve performance
- Acting as a key point of leadership in the General Manager’s absence
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with strong operational experience and a genuine passion for hospitality, who enjoys developing teams and creating memorable guest experiences.
You’ll ideally have:
✔ Previous experience in an Assistant General Manager, Senior Duty Manager or equivalent leadership role within hospitality
✔ Minimum 2+ years management experience in a busy pub, bar or restaurant environment
✔ Strong leadership skills with experience managing high-performing teams
✔ Excellent understanding of P&L awareness, labour management and stock control
✔ Experience driving service standards and guest satisfaction
✔ Knowledge and enthusiasm for craft beer, wine, cocktails and food culture
✔ Experience with training and developing teams
✔ A positive, solutions-focused attitude with strong communication skills
✔ Confidence managing busy services and operational challenges
What We Offer
✨ Opportunity to work closely with passionate founders in an ambitious independent business
✨ Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development
✨ Product knowledge training, industry courses and leadership development
✨ A supportive, fun and highly driven management team
✨ 30% staff discount across the business
✨ Birthday bar tab
✨ Competitive salary + tips + performance opportunities
✨ The chance to shape and grow an exciting East London hospitality brand
Location: East London (in person)
Job Type: Permanent | Full-time
If you’re ready to take ownership, lead from the front and be part of an independent hospitality business built around great food, exceptional drinks and genuine community, we’d love to hear from you.
- Join The Leytonstone Tavern and help shape the next chapter of one of East London’s most exciting neighbourhood pubs.
Pay: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person