Assistant General Manager – Sale e Pepe Knightsbridge

We are looking for an experienced Assistant General Manager to join the leadership team at Sale e Pepe, our iconic Italian restaurant in the heart of Knightsbridge.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary + tronc
Private Health Insurance
10 days fully paid sick leave
50% off when dining across our restaurants with family and friends
Career development and progression within a growing hospitality group
Regular team events and a people-focused culture
The opportunity to play a key role in one of London’s most established Italian restaurants

About Sale e Pepe

A Knightsbridge institution since 1974, Sale e Pepe combines the warmth and generosity of Italian hospitality with the standards expected of one of London’s most prestigious neighbourhoods.

Following an extensive refurbishment, Sale e Pepe entered a new chapter as part of Thesleff Group, while retaining the character, energy and loyal following that have made the restaurant such an enduring London favourite.

We are now looking for an accomplished Assistant General Manager who can help lead the restaurant day-to-day, inspire the team and consistently deliver an exceptional guest experience.

The role

As Assistant General Manager, you will work closely with the General Manager and wider management team to oversee all aspects of the restaurant operation.

This is a hands-on leadership position. You will be visible on the floor, confident leading busy services and comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced, high-end environment.

You will:

Support the General Manager with the overall day-to-day operation of Sale e Pepe
Lead, motivate and develop the front-of-house team
Maintain exceptional standards of service, hospitality and presentation
Build genuine relationships with our guests, including our regular and VIP clientele
Take ownership of busy services and ensure the restaurant operates smoothly
Support recruitment, onboarding, training and development of the team
Drive commercial performance while maintaining the guest experience
Work closely with the kitchen and senior leadership team
Support with rotas, labour management, stock control and operational administration
Help create a positive, accountable and high-performing culture

About you

We are looking for an Assistant General Manager with significant experience within premium, luxury or high-volume restaurants.

You will be a confident and engaging leader who understands that exceptional hospitality comes from both attention to detail and genuine personality.

You should have:

Previous experience as an Assistant General Manager, Restaurant Manager or similar senior restaurant leadership role
Experience within premium or high-end hospitality
Strong operational and commercial awareness
Excellent people-management and team-development skills
Confidence managing high-volume services without compromising standards
A natural ability to build relationships with guests
Strong communication and organisational skills
A genuine passion for restaurants, hospitality and service

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant General Manager to join an established Knightsbridge restaurant while becoming part of the continued growth of Thesleff Group.

If you are an experienced Assistant General Manager looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities

Thesleff Group is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.