Deputy General Manager

Pizza Express; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Pizzeria as a Deputy General Manager, where you'll manage P&L, lead a vibrant team, and enhance the customer experience. With numerous benefits including a bonus scheme and professional development opportunities, this role is perfect for a passionate leader eager to drive success in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme of up to 20%

A share of Tronc

Free Food on shift

Pension & Life Assurance

50% discount on food and drink when not working

Access to up to 40% of earned wages before payday via Wagestream

Wellbeing Support for you and your family

Referral Bonus of £1000 for referring managers

Development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with P&L, budgeting, or financial analysis.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team.
• Customer-centric with a focus on delivering outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager across all tasks.
• Maintain high standards in quality and safety.
• Deliver outstanding customer service.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Customer Service

Financial Management

Job description

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Join our iconic Pizzerias as the Deputy General Manager, where you'll lead with flair, honing your business skills. Dive into P&L management, seize sales opportunities, and drive your Pizzeria to commercial success. As a key player, you'll recruit, train, and coach a dynamic team, creating an unforgettable experience for customers. With development programmes and dedicated support, this is your chance to showcase your talent and elevate your leadership journey.

What you'll do:

• Support the General Manager across all management tasks
• Maintain high standards in quality, safety, and food
• Lead and coach your team to achieve success
• Deliver outstanding customer service

Who you are:

• Leadership Skills: Inspire and lead effectively
• Financial Management: Experience with P&L, budgeting, or financial analysis
• Customer Service: Deliver outstanding service and understand customer needs

Benefits:

• Bonus Scheme of up to 20%
• A share of Tronc*
• Free Food on shift
• Pension & Life Assurance
• 50% discount on food and drink when not working
• Access to up to 40% of earned wages before payday via Wagestream
• Wellbeing Support for you and your family
• Referral Bonus of £1000 for referring managers
• Development and progression opportunities

Who we are:

We've been bringing pizza to the UK since 1965 and have grown into a multichannel, international brand. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we value everyone expressing themselves.

Our values are:

• Head: customer-centric, commercially minded, obsessed with performance
• Heart: honest, valuing diverse strengths
• Home: creating a welcoming environment where everyone can express themselves

We see this as using your head, showing your heart, and feeling at home. Here, you can be yourself.

Inclusivity and respect are central to our business and valued by our teams, customers, and suppliers. PizzaExpress and Milano are places where everyone belongs.

We assess each application based on aptitude for the job, regardless of background.

If invited to an interview, please inform your interviewer of any reasonable adjustments needed.

*Tronc, or card gratuities, are shared among our teams and paid out at the end of each pay period, alongside your regular pay. This is one of the best perks of working in hospitality.