Chester - Assistant General Manager

After a year of strong growth in 2025, we are delighted to begin 2026 with the launch of our newest restaurant in Chester.

At The Ivy Collection, we combine elegant dining with vibrant hospitality to create standout experiences across the UK and beyond.

We're searching for a passionate Assistant General Manager.

Benefits & Rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay (based on salary & Tronc)
• Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships.
• Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working.
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed!
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

Your key responsibilities as Assistant General Manager:

• Support the General Manager in the day-to-day management of the restaurant, taking full responsibility in their absence.
• Maintain responsibility for the overall strategic planning, development, and success of the restaurant together with the General Manager and Head Chef.
• Assume responsibility for budget management, including the management of direct and indirect costs.
• Maintain responsibility for leading, inspiring, and motivating the restaurant team to achieve stability, productivity, and loyalty.
• To consistently act as a role-model in delivering the highest standard of guest service.

About you:

• You have 2 years + experience in this position
• You have strong leadership skills and the confidence to lead the team
• You love to wow guests with exceptional service
• You have excellent English language skills
• You are a real team player
• You are friendly and professional with plenty of charisma and flair

About us:

Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.