Story Cellar is looking for an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in leading our restaurant and delivering exceptional guest experiences. This is a hands-on leadership role for an ambitious hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take ownership of the business in the General Manager’s absence.

Working closely with the General Manager, you will help drive service standards, team development, operational excellence and commercial performance, while fostering a friendly, creative and inspiring restaurant culture.

Inspired by the rotisseries and brasseries of Paris, Story Cellar combines charcoal cooking, classic dishes and a sophisticated wine programme with creative flair and counter-style dining.

What We Can Offer You at Story Cellar

50% staff discount across all restaurants within the group
Team referral bonus up to £2,000
Additional paid day off for your birthday
Staff meal and drinks while on shift
Regular and calendared staff socials
Access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme where advice and counselling are available to assist with mental health
Investment in training and development with qualifications across Wine, H&S, Food Safety and HR

Assistant General Manager Requirements

Previous experience as an Assistant General Manager, Restaurant Manager or senior hospitality leader in a quality restaurant environment
Proven ability to lead large teams and maintain exceptional standards across all areas of the business
Experience supporting the commercial performance of a restaurant, including labour, cost control and revenue targets
Confidence in taking full responsibility for the operation in the absence of the General Manager
Strong leadership, coaching and people development skills
Excellent knowledge of food, beverage and wine, with a genuine passion for hospitality
Calm and decisive under pressure, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Warm, friendly and humble personality
Enthusiastic, proactive and solutions-focused approach
The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and growing restaurant group

We strive to be a company that is inclusive in terms of age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be happy at work. We’d love to hear from you if you’re an Assistant Restaurant Manager and up for a new challenge.

Tom Sellers

Hailing from Nottingham, Tom Sellers is a two Michelin-starred Chef who opened his first restaurant, Restaurant Story, at 26. At launch, Tom’s unique approach garnered significant critical acclaim, being awarded a Michelin Star just five months after opening, with a second star following in 2021. Tom learned his craft from some of the world’s most influential Chefs and spent time working alongside the likes of Tom Aikens in London, Thomas Keller at three Michelin-starred per se in New York, and René Redzepi at two Michelin-starred Noma in Copenhagen, all before the age of 21. Story Cellar, a Parisian inspired rotisserie style restaurant opened in 2023 to much critical acclaim followed by Dovetale at 1 Hotel Mayfair, where the restaurant offers a sustainably minded, produce led à la carte menu of reimagined European classics, bolstered by dishes cooked over the grill, and an abundant raw bar.