About the Role
Humble Grape Canary Wharf is seeking a passionate and driven Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in daily operations, lead the team, and champion the company's standards for wine, food, and guest experience. This role offers a clear path for growth into senior management.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the General Manager in running smooth, high-quality daily operations
- Leading the floor during service and stepping up when it counts
- Championing Humble Grape's standards for wine, food, and guest experience
- Coaching and developing the team, setting the tone for culture and professionalism
- Getting hands-on exposure to P&L, team scheduling, and site performance
- Helping drive commercial results without compromising the guest experience
- Being a consistent, trusted presence your team can rely on
Requirements
- Previous supervisory or assistant management experience in a quality-focused venue
- A natural leader who leads by example and brings out the best in people
- Genuine passion for hospitality, wine, and creating memorable guest moments
- Ambition, desire to grow, and readiness to put in the work
- Strong operational awareness and ability to stay calm under pressure
- An interest in wine (WSET qualifications are a bonus, but not essential)
- Full right to work in the UK
Skills
- Leadership
- Team coaching and development
- Operational management
- Guest experience
- Wine knowledge
- Commercial awareness
- Communication
Location
- Canary Wharf, London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Assistant Management
- Supervisory
Education Level
- WSET qualifications are a bonus, but not essential
Salary/Compensations
- £40,000 – £44,000 per year
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Training & development support, including WSET
- Staff discounts across all Humble Grape venues
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
- Supplier trips & annual staff events
- Free team meals
- Rewards & recognition platform
- Wellbeing initiatives
About the Company
- Humble Grape is more than a wine bar; it's a movement built on sustainable, story-driven wine, zero-waste dining, and a belief that great hospitality starts with great people. Founded in 2009, the business is built on passion, transparency, and a love for the guest experience.
