Assistant Manager at Canary Wharf

Location: Canary Wharf, London
Salary: £40,000 – £44,000 per year

Step Up. Lead With Purpose. Grow Into Management.

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

• Supporting the General Manager in running smooth, high-quality daily operations

• Leading the floor during service and stepping up when it counts

• Championing Humble Grape's standards for wine, food, and guest experience

• Coaching and developing the team, setting the tone for culture and professionalism

• Getting hands-on exposure to P&L, team scheduling, and site performance

• Helping drive commercial results without ever compromising the guest experience

• Being a consistent, trusted presence your team can rely on

What We're Looking For

• Previous supervisory or assistant management experience in a quality-focused venue

• A natural leader who leads by example and brings out the best in people

• Genuine passion for hospitality, wine, and creating memorable guest moments

• Ambition, you want to grow, and you're ready to put the work in

• Strong operational awareness and the ability to stay calm under pressure

• An interest in wine (WSET qualifications are a bonus, but not essential)

• Full right to work in the UK

Why Humble Grape Canary Wharf

• A clear development pathway toward AGM and beyond

• Structured mentorship from an experienced GM

• A venue with its own identity, loyal regulars, and a brilliant team

• A business that genuinely invests in its people

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Training & development support, including WSET

• Staff discounts across all Humble Grape venues

• Cycle-to-Work scheme

• Supplier trips & annual staff events

• Free team meals

• Rewards & recognition platform

• 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.