Restaurant Assistant Manager

Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 for the second year in a row and recently recognised as one of CODE's Happiest Places to work 2026, 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,