Designate General Manager - Bella Italia Center Parcs Sherwood

Big Table Group; Rufford CP; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Tronc eligibility

50% off food & drink across Big Table

25% off for friends & family

Fully funded apprenticeships Level 5 (

Wages access before payday

Discounted gym memberships

Themes parks savings

Job summary

Bella Italia is recruiting a Designate General Manager to lead a high-energy hospitality team and shape a guest‑first culture at our restaurant. You will drive service excellence, mentor staff, and ensure safe, compliant operations while delivering strong business results.

Join a family‑style brand within the Big Table Group and enjoy a 45-hour contract, quarterly bonus, and opportunities to earn Tronc, plus extensive employee discounts and development programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a fast-paced hospitality setting.
• Strong focus on guest experiences and service quality.
• Ability to coach and develop team members to reach targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive performance to meet and exceed restaurant goals.
• Inspire and develop your team in a fun, motivating environment.
• Ensure safety, compliance and smooth daily operations.
• Be commercially aware of how decisions impact the business.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Guest experience

Team development

Communication

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.

Why Bella?

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?

Application → CV review → friendly phone chat → first‑stage interview → second‑stage interview → offer and onboarding

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.