About us:

We’re on the hunt for a charismatic and kind Assistant General Manager to join Crispin at Studio Voltaire, part of HAM. Restaurants—a group of independent and design-led restaurants and wine bars in Central London. Our locations include Crispin, Bar Crispin, Bistro Freddie, Crispin Events & Catering.

Studio Voltaire is an intimate, cosy restaurant housed in a gorgeous art gallery, offering a unique blend of modern European and British classics with an ever-changing menu featuring fresh pasta, charcoal-grilled meat and fish, seasonal vegetables, and one-off desserts. Expect busy evenings after exhibitions and well-paced, relaxed lunches. This is a rare opportunity to run a stunning, intimate restaurant in a creative exhibition space!

Why join us?

We’re passionate about delivering unforgettable dining experiences, and we need someone who shares our enthusiasm for top-tier hospitality. As Assistant General Manager, you’ll play a key role in overseeing restaurant operations, leading an amazing team, and ensuring that every guest leaves with a smile. If you love great food, fantastic service, and working with an inspiring team, this is the role for you!

What you’ll be doing:

• Overseeing the daily operations of Studio Voltaire, ensuring smooth service across Front of House while supporting Back of House.
• Leading, mentoring, and motivating the team to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
• Managing communication between teams, ensuring everyone is aligned and working together seamlessly.
• Creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, engaged, and motivated.
• Supporting the recruitment, training, and scheduling of staff to build a strong, high-performing team.
• Working closely with general manager to develop budgets, monitor costs, and drive profitability.
• Analysing key performance metrics, customer feedback, and financial reports to inform decision-making and strategy.
• Staying ahead of food, wine, and industry trends to continuously enhance the restaurant’s offerings.
• Ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction by maintaining the highest service standards and handling customer inquiries and concerns.
• Managing inventory, supplier relationships, and stock levels to ensure smooth operations.
• Upholding the highest health and safety standards to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
• Conducting daily inspections to ensure the restaurant is always looking and operating at its best.
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple priorities, and keeping everything running smoothly.
• Maintaining a work-life balance by managing your time effectively, ensuring rest days are truly yours!

What we are looking for:

• A passionate leader with experience in restaurant or hospitality management.
• Someone who thrives on delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable dining experiences.
• A strong communicator who can bring teams together and keep operations running smoothly.
• A problem-solver who can think on their feet and adapt to any situation.
• A team player who is ready to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.
• Experience in financial management, budgeting, and performance analysis is a bonus!
• Ideally, experience in events, weddings, or sales—but we're open to all backgrounds!

What’s in it for you?

• £37,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience, including service charge.
• Chance to run a gorgeous, intimate restaurant in a creative exhibition space.
• Weekly management meetings for input, fun ideas, and your feedback.
• Personal development plans and paid training to help you grow.
• Delicious staff meal every shift.
• Progression opportunities as part of a growing group.
• Welcome meal for two on the house.
• 20% off retail wine price.
• 50% off dining and drinks at any of our HAM. Restaurant locations.
• Mixture of day and evening shifts—closed on Mondays and Tuesdays!

About us:

We’re on the hunt for a charismatic and kind Assistant General Manager to join Crispin at Studio Voltaire, part of HAM. Restaurants—a group of independent and design-led restaurants and wine bars in Central London. Our locations include Crispin, Bar Crispin, Bistro Freddie, Crispin Events & Catering.

Studio Voltaire is an intimate, cosy restaurant housed in a gorgeous art gallery, offering a unique blend of modern European and British classics with an ever-changing menu featuring fresh pasta, charcoal-grilled meat and fish, seasonal vegetables, and one-off desserts. Expect busy evenings after exhibitions and well-paced, relaxed lunches. This is a rare opportunity to run a stunning, intimate restaurant in a creative exhibition space!

Why join us?

We’re passionate about delivering unforgettable dining experiences, and we need someone who shares our enthusiasm for top-tier hospitality. As Assistant General Manager, you’ll play a key role in overseeing restaurant operations, leading an amazing team, and ensuring that every guest leaves with a smile. If you love great food, fantastic service, and working with an inspiring team, this is the role for you!

What you’ll be doing:

• Overseeing the daily operations of Studio Voltaire, ensuring smooth service across Front of House while supporting Back of House.
• Leading, mentoring, and motivating the team to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
• Managing communication between teams, ensuring everyone is aligned and working together seamlessly.
• Creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, engaged, and motivated.
• Supporting the recruitment, training, and scheduling of staff to build a strong, high-performing team.
• Working closely with general manager to develop budgets, monitor costs, and drive profitability.
• Analysing key performance metrics, customer feedback, and financial reports to inform decision-making and strategy.
• Staying ahead of food, wine, and industry trends to continuously enhance the restaurant’s offerings.
• Ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction by maintaining the highest service standards and handling customer inquiries and concerns.
• Managing inventory, supplier relationships, and stock levels to ensure smooth operations.
• Upholding the highest health and safety standards to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
• Conducting daily inspections to ensure the restaurant is always looking and operating at its best.
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple priorities, and keeping everything running smoothly.
• Maintaining a work-life balance by managing your time effectively, ensuring rest days are truly yours!

What we are looking for:

• A passionate leader with experience in restaurant or hospitality management.
• Someone who thrives on delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable dining experiences.
• A strong communicator who can bring teams together and keep operations running smoothly.
• A problem-solver who can think on their feet and adapt to any situation.
• A team player who is ready to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.
• Experience in financial management, budgeting, and performance analysis is a bonus!
• Ideally, experience in events, weddings, or sales—but we're open to all backgrounds!

What’s in it for you?

• £37,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience, including service charge.
• Chance to run a gorgeous, intimate restaurant in a creative exhibition space.
• Weekly management meetings for input, fun ideas, and your feedback.
• Personal development plans and paid training to help you grow.
• Delicious staff meal every shift.
• Progression opportunities as part of a growing group.
• Welcome meal for two on the house.
• 20% off retail wine price.
• 50% off dining and drinks at any of our HAM. Restaurant locations.
• Mixture of day and evening shifts—closed on Mondays and Tuesdays!