via indeed · 3 June 2026 ·3 days ago

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Kricket Shoreditch
London Full-time
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Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 for the second year in a row, Kricket is a collection of modern Indian restaurants that combine British ingredients with the flavours and aromas of India. Having started life in a 20\-seater shipping container at Pop Brixton, Kricket now operates permanent locations in Brixton, Canary Wharf and Soho alongside our award\-winning bar concept, SOMA. The group is looking to grow further in London and internationally.

Our newest location, in the heart of Shoreditch, is a 120\-cover restaurant and bar, housed in a restored Victorian dispensary. It’s an evolution of the Kricket brand, featuring our first all\-day café and bar concept alongside our signature restaurant experience.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for an Assistant Manager to be a key partner to our General Manager. You'll ensure our day\-to\-day operations run flawlessly while collaborating with senior management to drive improvements across the board. Your passion for fostering a people\-first culture and delivering best\-in\-class service will be instrumental in helping us grow and evolve.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • A leader with empathy, whose primary role is to take care of the people on your team.

  • A charismatic and engaging personality who understands our brand, team culture, and, most of all, our customers.

  • Someone with positive leadership qualities who can inspire and drive employee engagement to our usual Kricket service standards.

  • Passion for service, people, and hospitality.

  • All\-day dining experience is a plus.
WHAT WE OFFER

*Reward Yourself*

  • 50% off the total bill, across the group at any time, any day, for you and up to 3 guests.

  • Cost price wine.

  • Extra day of holiday after two years with the company (capped at 35 days).

  • Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day off.

  • Up to 30% off at our sister restaurant, Lina Stores.

  • Employee referral scheme up to £500\.
*Be Yourself*
  • Membership to Hospitality Rewards, with 24/7 access to its Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental, emotional, and financial support alongside hundreds of discounts.

  • Access to Wagestream, which allows you to access a portion of your earned wages in real\-time.

  • Loyalty rewards, including a 5\-year anniversary dinner with the founders, a once\-in\-a\-lifetime trip to India, and a 5\-week paid sabbatical.

  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay \& Baby First Aid classes for new parents.

  • Free mortgage advice.
*Progress Yourself*
  • Personal development plans.

  • Regular training sessions (both internal and external).

  • WSET courses for relevant roles.

  • Regular supplier trips.
We believe in a culture that promotes inclusivity and respect \- everyone is welcome.

If you are an experienced and passionate Assistant Manager, apply now! To be suitable you must have the correct working permit/visa.

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