Assistant General Manager - Darwin Brasserie

Oak View Group:

Part of Oak View Group (OVG), Rhubarb Hospitality Collection aspires to establish itself as the unequivocal leader in the hospitality industry, elevating the benchmark for premium experiences at iconic venues across the globe.

About the Venue:

At the top of the ‘Walkie Talkie’ building, Darwin is our rooftop all-day restaurant inspired by the very best of British. Laid-back but luxe, the space is inspired by nature and understated décor which allows the food – and incredible view – to do the talking!

Role Purpose:

Join Darwin Brasserie, located within London's iconic Sky Garden, as our next Assistant General Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and ambitious hospitality leader who thrives in a high-volume premium dining environment and is driven by delivering exceptional guest experiences. Working alongside the General Manager, you'll play a key role in leading one of London's most unique and exciting restaurant operations, delivering outstanding service while developing and inspiring a large front-of-house team.

What you'll be doing

Supporting the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the restaurant

Leading, motivating, and developing a large front-of-house team to consistently deliver exceptional service

Driving guest satisfaction and ensuring the highest standards of hospitality are maintained at all times

Managing service standards across all areas of the operation during busy service periods

Supporting recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management of team members

Creating a positive, energetic, and high-performing culture that encourages team engagement and development

What we're looking for

Proven experience as an Assistant General Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, or senior management professional within a high-volume premium restaurant environment

A confident and inspiring leader with excellent people management and coaching skills

Strong commercial awareness and operational expertise

Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities

A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences

Ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Good to know

This position offering a competitive salary of up to £55,000 inclusive of service charge, alongside excellent training and development opportunities within one of London's most prestigious hospitality destinations. You'll join a passionate team, benefit from career progression opportunities, employee recognition programmes, meals on duty, and discounts across our hospitality venues.

Our Inclusion Commitments:

OVG is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we’d love to hear from you.

If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work:

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.