About this role
Location: Canary Wharf, London Salary: £40,000 – £44,000 per year
Step Up. Lead With Purpose.
Humble Grape Canary Wharf is looking for a passionate and driven Assistant Manager to join our team and help deliver the exceptional guest experience we're known for.
This isn't just an operational role, it's a genuine stepping stone. We're looking for someone with ambition, who wants to grow, learn the business from the inside, and carve a clear path toward senior management.
What You'll Be Doing
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Supporting the General Manager in running smooth, high-quality daily operations
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Leading the floor during service and stepping up when it counts
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Championing Humble Grape's standards for wine, food, and guest experience
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Coaching and developing the team, setting the tone for culture and professionalism
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Getting hands-on exposure to P&L, team scheduling, and site performance
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Helping drive commercial results without ever compromising the guest experience
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Being a consistent, trusted presence your team can rely on
What We're Looking For
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Previous supervisory or assistant management experience in a quality-focused venue
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A natural leader who leads by example and brings out the best in people
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Genuine passion for hospitality, wine, and creating memorable guest moments
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Ambition, you want to grow, and you're ready to put the work in
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Strong operational awareness and the ability to stay calm under pressure
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An interest in wine (WSET qualifications are a bonus, but not essential)
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Full right to work in the UK
Why Humble Grape Canary Wharf
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A clear development pathway toward AGM and beyond
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Structured mentorship from an experienced GM
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A venue with its own identity, loyal regulars, and a brilliant team
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A business that genuinely invests in its people
Perks & Benefits
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Competitive salary
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Training & development support, including WSET
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Staff discounts across all Humble Grape venues
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Cycle-to-Work scheme
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Supplier trips & annual staff events
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Free team meals
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Rewards & recognition platform
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Wellbeing initiatives
About Humble Grape
We're more than a wine bar. We're a movement built on sustainable, story-driven wine, zero-waste dining, and a genuine belief that great hospitality starts with great people. Since 2009, we've built a business on passion, transparency, and love for the guest experience — and we're just getting started.
Ready to grow with us? If you're a hospitality leader ready to take on real responsibility and build toward your next step, we'd love to hear from you.