Job Description

Join Our Team at Dove - Notting Hill

Dove opened its doors in January 2025 in the heart of Notting Hill, taking over the former Orasay site. Led by renowned chef and restaurateur Jackson Boxer, Dove is a warm and welcoming neighbourhood restaurant with a strong focus on seasonal, produce-led cuisine.

We're part of a growing group of distinctive and celebrated restaurants, and we offer exciting opportunities for development, training, and career progression. If you're passionate about great food, eager to learn about wine, and thrive in a close-knit, friendly team, Dove could be the perfect fit for you.

Our menu changes with the seasons, and we work exclusively with top-quality ingredients. Regular wine and supplier trainings ensure there's always something new to explore. We take pride in maintaining a professional yet relaxed atmosphere -- we love what we do, and we enjoy doing it together.

Job description

We're looking for a Service Lead Assitant Manager. A key position that combines hands-on floor management/servce with essential administrative responsibilities. You'll work closely with the Restaurant Manager and General Manager to ensure smooth daily operations, exceptional guest experiences, and a positive, high-performing team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support daily service, ensuring warm, professional and consistent guest experiences. Leading our team by example, with compassion and fair management style. Prepare and deliver weekly staff training, encouraging team development and upholding service standards. Oversee essential operational admin supporting the management team if asked. Maintain and improve financial performance, including monitoring GP and margins. Help implement and uphold systems, standards, and policies. Bring ideas, energy and leadership to team meetings and day-to-day service. Work closely with the management team to continuously enhance our offering.
What We're looking for:

Experience managing or supervising a team of 10+ in a hospitality setting. Strong financial awareness with the ability to meet sales and cost targets. A natural leader who leads by example and motivates others. Passion for great food and thoughtful service, with a curiosity for wine. A proactive mindset with a desire to grow and evolve with the business. Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills. Good wine knowledge.
What we offer

42,000 per year | Full-time | 49 hours/week 28 days paid holiday Mondays off companie support work/life balance no overtime policy Guaranteed dedicated admin time 50% staff discount across our group Access to wine at cost price A clear pathway for growth within a dynamic, supportive team
If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career with a restaurant that values creativity, quality, and community -- we'd love to meet you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Referral programme
Schedule:

10 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 16/06/2025