General Manager

Pizza Express; Bicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known restaurant chain in Bicester is seeking a commercial leader for its Pizzeria. This role involves driving financial success, building a motivated team, and delivering exceptional quality and service. The ideal candidate should have management experience in hospitality, strong P&L management skills, and be a natural team leader. Competitive benefits include a bonus scheme, free food, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme of up to 25%

Share of Tronc

Free Food on shift

Pension & Life Assurance

50% discount on food and drink when not working

Wagestream access

Wellbeing Support

Referral Bonus of £1000

Development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a customer-facing sector, ideally hospitality.
• A natural leader, able to create and motivate a high-performing team.
• Exceptional P&L management skills.
• Creative, autonomous, and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Drive the financial success of your Pizzeria through strategic and commercial initiatives.
• Uphold exceptional quality and safety standards.
• Build and lead a winning team through effective recruitment, training, and management.
• Exceed customer expectations through unparalleled service.

Skills

Management experience in hospitality

P&L management skills

Team motivation

Job description

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Where those who love pizza can be their true self. Proud to be a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023.

You'll be a commercial leader of your own Pizzeria. Entrepreneurial and able to spot every chance to drive sales in your restaurant while making strong links with your local community. This is a commercial role with tons of opportunity to make it your own. Lead a multichannel business, inspire and motivate your team, and deliver KPIs through your people.

What you'll do:

• Drive the financial success of your Pizzeria through strategic and commercial initiatives
• Uphold an unwavering commitment to exceptional quality and safety standards
• Build and lead a winning team through effective recruitment, training, and management
• Exceed customer expectations by delivering unparalleled service that leaves a lasting impression

Take charge of the day-to-day operations of your Pizzeria, showcasing your leadership skills in every aspect.

Who you are:

• Previous management experience in a customer-facing sector, ideally hospitality
• A natural leader, able to create and motivate a high-performing team
• Exceptional P&L management skills
• Creative, autonomous, and responsible

Benefits:

• Bonus Scheme of up to 25%
• Share of Tronc*
• Free Food on shift
• Pension & Life Assurance
• 50% discount on food and drink when you're not working
• Wagestream gives you access to up to 40% of your earned wages before payday
• Wellbeing Support for you and your family
• Referral Bonus of £1000 for referring managers
• Development and progression opportunities

Who we are:

We've been around since 1965, bringing pizza to the UK, and have since grown into a multichannel, international brand. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we believe you should always be able to express yourself.

Our values are:

• Head: we're customer-centric, commercially minded, and obsessed with performance in all we do
• Heart: we show our heart, are honest with each other, and value everyone's diverse strengths
• Home: we create a home where everyone has a place at our marble table and can truly express themselves every day

All together, we see this as using your head, showing your heart, and feeling at home.

Here you can be yourself.

Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of our business and are valued by our teams, customers, and suppliers. PizzaExpress and Milano is a place where everyone is welcome, and everyone belongs.

That's why we assess each application based on aptitude to do the job and nothing else.

If you are invited to an interview, please let your interviewer know at the time of booking if you require any reasonable adjustments.

*Tronc, or card gratuities, is a fair way to pay gratuities to our teams. All Tronc goes to you, shared between our waiting and non-waiting teams. You'll receive this at the end of each pay period, along with your normal pay, and it's one of the best perks of working in hospitality.