General Manager

Prezzo Italian; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An Italian dining brand in Cheltenham is seeking a General Manager to lead their team and drive restaurant performance. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring exceptional guest experiences while managing sales, profit, and team culture. Ideal candidates will have strong hospitality leadership skills and a proven track record in delivering results. This role offers competitive pay, bonuses, and additional perks in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free meals

50% staff discount

Birthday day off

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager or senior leader in hospitality.
• Commercially aware with a strong track record of delivering sales and profit growth.
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills with passion for developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Take full ownership of restaurant performance: sales, profit, KPIs and standards.
• Drive growth through local marketing, community engagement and upselling.

Skills

Restaurant Experience

Hospitality Experience

Management Experience

Leadership Experience

Profit & Loss

Recruiting

Job description

General Manager Prezzo Italian

Put Your Heart into It

Up to 40000 per year depending on experience plus tronc / tips bonus commission & perks!

Are you ready to lead one of the UKs most loved Italian dining brands. At Prezzo Italian we are looking for a General Manager who thrives on people leadership, commercial acumen and delivering unforgettable hospitality.

This is more than a job – it’s your chance to own a restaurant, build a thriving team and be the face of our brand in your local community.

What Youll Do

• Lead, inspire and develop your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Take full ownership of restaurant performance: sales, profit, KPIs and standards.
• Drive growth through local marketing, community engagement and upselling.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, HR, health & safety and food standards.
• Manage budgets, stock, payroll and scheduling with precision.
• Recognise achievements and foster a positive, inclusive team culture.
• Represent Prezzo Italian values in every interaction with guests, staff and the community.

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience as a General Manager or senior leader in hospitality.
• Commercially aware with a strong track record of delivering sales and profit growth.
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills with passion for developing others.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, compliance and operational excellence.
• Resilience, adaptability and the ability to perform under pressure.
• A natural hospitality leader who embodies HEART values every day.

Why Join Prezzo Italian

• Career development pathways into Senior GM / Area roles.
• Competitive pay, tronc / tips bonus scheme, commission and recognition for your achievements.
• Flexible shifts and a supportive leadership network.
• Perks that matter: free meals, 50% staff discount (25% family & friends), birthday day off, wellbeing support, exclusive hospitality perks.
• Be part of a team‑first culture where your leadership makes the magic.

Ready to make every moment count and ensure every team member and guest feels truly valued? Step into a place where your heart leads the magic and your passion brings people together. Apply now and find where you truly belong.

Required Experience: Director

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience, Hospitality Experience, Interviewing, Management Experience, Profit & Loss, Employment & Labor Law, Sanitation, Leadership Experience, P&L Management, Restaurant Management, Retail Management, Recruiting

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1