Designate General Manager

Sherwood; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Amazing Discounts

Career Development

Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Wellbeing & Support

Perks & Rewards

Team Competitions & Events

Job summary

Bella Italia is seeking a passionate Designate General Manager to lead from the front, delivering exceptional guest experiences and representing the restaurant. The role offers a 45-hour contract, quarterly bonus and staff discounts across Big Table Group brands, plus opportunities for career development.

You’ll drive performance, inspire your team, ensure safety and compliance, and be commercially aware of how every decision impacts the business. Join a family that values hospitality and growth.

Qualifications

• Love for hospitality and guest-first mindset.
• Ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

At Bella Italia, 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 Designate General Manager.

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

• Competitive Pay & Benefits – 45-hour
  contract ,quarterly bonus and an opportunity to earn Tronc
• 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 – Employee Assistant Program includes a
  24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, healthcare cash plan, dental plan, a
  second medical opinion service, and more.
• 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 a Designate 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:

If you’ve got a real love for hospitality, enjoy bringing people together, and thrive in the buzz of a fast‑paced, guest‑first environment, you might just be the perfect fit for us.

At Bella Italia, our teams are like family. We put people at the heart of everything we do, creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where you can be yourself, feel supported, and grow your career. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, just let us know – we’ve got you.

Thinking about using AI tools for your application? They can be great for getting started, but what really makes an application shine is you, your energy, experience, personality, and leadership style.

What’s the process?

At Bella Italia, we don’t just look for experience – we look for people with a genuine love for hospitality who care about their teams and our guests. If that sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you to the family.

Join the Bella Italia family today and work somewhere awesome! Don’t just take our word for it we’re proud to be named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.