Assistant Hospitality Manager


Company:	Houston & Hawkes
Salary:	£39,000 - £39,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, EC2A 2EG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Aug 2026
Closing date:	16 Sept 2026

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Summary

HOSPITALITY ASSISTANT MANAGER

Houston & Hawkes | Central London | £39,000 per annum | Monday to Friday

Step into a premium hospitality environment where exceptional service, organisation and attention to detail matter at every level.

Houston & Hawkes is looking for an outstanding Hospitality Assistant Manager to join a prestigious Central London operation. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional who is equally confident leading from the floor, supporting a busy team and managing the important commercial and administrative detail behind a successful operation.

You'll support the Hospitality Manager with the day-to-day delivery of meetings, events, fine dining and executive hospitality, ensuring every service feels polished, professional and effortless. From coordinating the team and engaging with clients to managing invoices, figures and operational paperwork, you'll be an important part of keeping the entire hospitality operation running seamlessly.

This role would suit someone who is highly organised, commercially aware and naturally warm with people – someone who notices the smallest details, stays calm under pressure and takes genuine pride in delivering an exceptional guest experience.

THE ROLE

Support the Hospitality Manager with the day-to-day running of a premium hospitality operation

Lead from the floor and ensure consistently exceptional service across meetings, events, fine dining and executive hospitality

Coordinate and supervise the hospitality team, ensuring everyone is briefed, organised and ready for service

Support the planning and delivery of client events, receptions, private dining and evening functions

Manage invoices, purchase orders, figures and operational administration accurately

Support financial reporting, cost control and other commercial requirements

Assist with rotas, labour planning and team scheduling

Build strong relationships with clients, guests and internal stakeholders

Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure food and service are perfectly coordinated

Maintain impeccable standards across meeting rooms, dining spaces and hospitality areas

Support training, coaching and development of the front-of-house team

Remain flexible to support occasional evening events when required

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Previous supervisory or management experience within premium hospitality, contract catering, fine dining, five-star hotels or a high-end corporate environment

A polished, confident and engaging approach with excellent customer service skills

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Commercial awareness and confidence working with figures, invoices and operational reporting

Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Experience supporting or delivering events and premium hospitality

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team

Excellent attention to detail and a genuine understanding of high-end service

The ability to remain calm, professional and solutions-focused during busy services

Flexibility to support occasional evening events when the business requires

WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

£39,000 per annum

Monday to Friday working pattern

Birthday off every year

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Free meals on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CODE Hospitality membership

Foodie Socials bringing our teams together to discover new food, drink and hospitality ideas

Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression

Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements

An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of London's outstanding venues

ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Great hospitality starts with great people, and that's something we genuinely believe at Houston & Hawkes.

As an award-winning independent caterer, a Certified B Corp and recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026, we're incredibly proud to also be ranked No. 14 in The Caterer's Best Places to Work in Hospitality.

We want our people to enjoy coming to work, feel recognised for what they do and have genuine opportunities to progress. From premium hospitality and exceptional food to our team culture and development opportunities, we're building a business where talented people can create careers they're proud of.

If you're highly organised, commercially confident and passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.

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