Designate General Manager

Amalfi-Center-Parcs-Woburn; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food and drink across BigTable

Referral bonus scheme

Wages before payday

Fully funded apprenticeships in Ops Mg

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Amalfi is seeking a Designate General Manager to lead restaurant operations, delivering exceptional guest experiences and acting as the face of the brand. You will drive performance, coach your team, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, excellent communication, and a passion for developing people while maintaining commercial awareness to impact the business positively.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and coach team members.
• Experience in fast-paced, guest-focused hospitality environments.
• Understanding of safety, hygiene and regulatory compliance.
• Commercial awareness with focus on restaurant performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front delivering exceptional guest experiences and be the face of the restaurant.
• Drive performance, achieving and exceeding brand and restaurant goals.
• Inspire and develop the team, creating a fun, motivating environment.
• Ensure safety and compliance, keeping the restaurant running smoothly and legally.
• Be commercially aware, understanding how decisions impact the wider business.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People development

Hospitality

Safety compliance

Commercial awareness

Job description

At Amalfi, we believe that the best moments in life are spent with loved ones—sharing food, friendship, and laughter around the Italian table. If you're a passionate leader who loves hospitality and thrives in a high-energy environment, this is the role for you!

Come and be part of our family as a DesignateGeneral Manager.

Why Join Amalfi?

We know that happy teams create amazing guest experiences, so we offer:

• A Place for Everyone – We celebrate individuality and believe in adding to our culture! Whoever you are, if you bring passion and leadership, there's a place for you at our table.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – 45-hour contract, quarterly bonus, and referral bonus scheme.
• Amazing Discounts – 50% off food and drink across all Big Table Group brands and 25% for friends & family.
• Career Development – Fully funded apprenticeships in Operations Management (Level 5).
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme – Make the most of tax-efficient savings on National Insurance, pension contributions, and a range of lifestyle benefits.
• Wellbeing & Support – Our Employee Assistance Program includes a 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, healthcare cash plan, dental plan, counselling, fitness & diet plans.
• Perks & Rewards – Access to wages before payday, discounted gym memberships, and savings on theme parks, shopping, and more!
• Team Competitions & Events – Win a trip to Italy, team parties, and even a chance to win e-points to spend on your favourite retailers.

What You'll Do as aDesignate General Manager:

• Lead from the front delivering exceptional guest experiences and being the face of the restaurant.
• Drive performance achieving and exceeding brand and restaurant goals.
• Inspire & develop your team creating a fun, motivating environment while nurturing internal talent.
• Ensure safety & compliance keeping the restaurant running smoothly and legally.
• Be commercially aware understanding how every decision impacts the wider business.

Who We're Looking For:

At Amalfi, we don't just look for experience we look for leaders. If you're a strong communicator, passionate about developing people, and thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment, we want to hear from you.

We believe everyone belongs at Amalfi, and we're committed to creating a workplace where you can be yourself and grow. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, let us know we're happy to help.