A bout AGORA. AGORA is a vibrant restaurant inspired by the energy of A thenss markets and streets, and the flavours of G reece and wider levant. L ocated in the heart of Londons thriving B orough M arket, it is the latest project by the dcco. collective [ manteca, SMOKESTAK, OMA ]. A site within the world-famous London B ridge location has been thoughtfully restored with repurposed, natural materials evocative of the raw, Greek landscapes it is inspired by. A t its centre, a custom-built rotisserie where whole animals are spit roasted over open fires, w hilst hand pulled flatbreads and seasonal vegetables bast e beneath. I n the coals, pots of hearty, humble dishes gently stew, whilst nearby at the stone slab bar, cocktails are served alongside premium roasted coffee and rustic baked goods. O ur cooking focuses on minimizing wast e and maximis ing flavour by honour ing the innovative, resourceful cooking techniques of the cultures behind it. Our hosting strives to match the hospitality of the warmth of these cultures, too. W e are supplier led with evolving menus that showcase the best of the season. W e are proud to be an independent business grounded in a purely hospitality background. W e invite all to sit at the table with us. W e promote a culture of learning and development encouraging independent thinkers. About the role. We are looking for an experienced restaurant manager to join the AGORA team. The ideal candidate will have a natural warmth for people and feed off the adrenalin of a busy service. Working alongside a well-established management team, youll support the front of house team in ensuring we are delivering that same passion to all our guests through support and training. Youll be a role model for all staff and spearheading what it means to run a dynamic London restaurant. Youll be a critical thinker who is always questioning if were doing things the best way possible and constantly looking for ways to drive the business forward. Responsibilities. - Lunch and dinner service - Oversee staff training and employee development. - Daily rota management and cash up. - Regular stock take of linen and other routine restaurant material. - Recruitment and new employee journey management. - Routine maintenance management of the site. - Restaurant set-up operations - Be a bastion of our brand and lead by example. - Ensure that guest experience is at a consistently high standard. Requirements. Previous experience in a similar environment energetic, fast-paced, casual. Familiarity with Lightspeed and SevenRooms desirable but not essential. Basic grasp of Microsoft 360 and Sharepoint. W e offer. £500 refer a friend bonus. 50% staff discount on food and beverage at all sites. Cycle-to-work scheme Cost price wine through our suppliers. International trips for top performers. In-house training dedicated to your personal development. Trips to meet suppliers and producers. Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards. We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training. Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home. Whole team staff parties. Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks. 28 days holiday [including bank holidays] per year. Pension provider | The Peoples Pension. AMRT1_UKCT