Assistant General Manager
Sticks'n'Sushi
Location: Battersea, London
Calling Strange Fish of London. You know who you are. You will have walked a similar path before, but your spirit is ready for an Assistant General Manager role where you can bring your energy and vision (with a spark of dare) to our restaurant in Battersea
Are you
- A confident individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment of excellence?
- Someone able to adapt? Able to stay calm under pressure, move with change, keep standards high whilst taking care of costs?
- A naturally caring relationship builder? Someone who brings trust, respect and generosity?
- Do you have a natural ability to listen and support with a big smile and a small ego?
- Are you culturally curious and hungry to learn more about our Danish ’n’ Japanese roots?
What you’ll be doing at Sticks ’n’ Sushi
- You’ll assist the General Manager to ensure elevated hospitality for each guest in how you lead a shift, motivating, coaching and inspiring your fish.
- You’ll support the General Manager to grow a strong community of Guests, welcoming everyone equally.
- You will have the trust to make decisions, solve challenges and keep the good energy flowing.
What you’ll bring to us
- Have a track record of confidence and hospitality excellence under your belt in previous roles. Previous experience as an Assistant General Manager/Deputy Manager in a high-volume restaurant.
- Have an eye for detail; always upholding the highest standards and ensuring every shift is in the very safest pair of hands.
- Be a great leader who really cares about people. Your nurturing approach will make coaching and developing other members of the team a natural focus.
- Have a ‘Ja Tak’ attitude (Danish for "Yes, thank you") and embody our “Big smile, small ego” spirit.
- Have a genuine commitment to making people happy - guest and team alike – to ensure you have one of the happiest teams in the business and guests that turn into regulars and regulars into friends.
- Want to be part of a company that can help you flourish and become the best you can be.
How we will support your journey with us
At Sticks’n’Sushi, we don’t want people to stand still. We help you grow. Through our Lead’n’Learn academy, we will support you to master your craft and new skills. 90% of our General Managers were promoted from within, so promotion is definitely possible. We also have opportunities in our Support Teams and for those who can, in other places such as London, Copenhagen or Berlin (and more to follow).
The benefits that go beyond the day to day
Yes, we work hard. But we also laugh, learn, and enjoy the ride. We want all our Strange Fish to be part of building something meaningful and to feel involved in making Sticks ‘n’ Sushi a little bit better every day. A place where everyone belongs and is represented. As well as our Sticks ‘n’ Sushi language lessons (so you can speak our (slightly odd) hosting lingo in no time), you’ll enjoy:
- Staff food (very, very delicious) every shift
- 50% discount across all our restaurants, everywhere (yes – and drinks)
- Generous referral bonus schemes
- Employee assistance and wellbeing support
- Financial wellbeing support
- Employee discounts – retail and high street
- Team events, unforgettable team parties & awards
Ready to jump in?
Then click apply. We can’t wait to hear about the Strange Fish that you are. At Sticks’n’Sushi, we welcome everyone. We believe in true belonging. If your spark matches ours, we’ll invite you for a chat so we can meet you properly – and if it feels right, we’ll dive in together.
That’s us.