Kolamba
Assistant General Manager
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Location: ADOH, Covent Garden, London
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: up to £48,000 per annum
About ADOH!
From the streets of Colombo to central London, ADOH! brings the heat, colour, and chaos of Sri Lankan street food culture. Designed by an all-Sri Lankan team, our Covent Garden space is packed full of the vibrant energy of street life with bold murals, playful lorry art, and colourful touches that tell real stories of home.
The Role
We are looking for a hands-on Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in leading the daily operations of the restaurant. You’ll play a key role in driving service excellence, developing the team, and ensuring operational standards are consistently met.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment, enjoys leading by example, and is passionate about creating memorable dining experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Operations
- Support the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the restaurant.
- Lead service on the floor, ensuring smooth and efficient operations during every shift.
- Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, food safety, and presentation.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and licensing regulations.
- Oversee opening and closing procedures and manage the restaurant in the General Manager’s absence.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Guest Experience
- Deliver outstanding customer service and create memorable guest experiences.
- Handle guest feedback professionally and resolve any issues promptly.
- Build relationships with regular guests and encourage repeat business.
- Ensure service standards reflect the ADOH brand at all times.
Team Leadership
- Lead, motivate, and inspire the front-of-house team.
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
- Coach employees through regular feedback and performance development.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
- Support scheduling to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
Financial Performance
- Assist in achieving sales and profitability targets.
- Monitor labour costs and support efficient scheduling.
- Help manage stock control, ordering, and inventory.
- Minimise waste and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
- Support the implementation of cost control measures while maintaining quality.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in a management role within a busy restaurant or casual dining environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Calm, organised, and confident under pressure.
- Strong understanding of restaurant operations, food safety, and licensing regulations.
- Commercial awareness with experience managing labour and cost controls.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
- A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Career progression within a growing business.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Staff meals on shift.
- Employee discounts.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Our Values
At ADOH, we believe great hospitality begins with great people. We value teamwork, respect, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our guests and each other. If you’re passionate about leading from the front and helping create exceptional dining experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location