General Manager

Juno FOH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant dining establishment located in Greater London is looking for a General Manager. This role demands a confident leader who excels in creating elevated dining experiences while nurturing a positive team culture. You will lead a diverse team, manage operations and financials, and ensure guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate should possess a blend of strong business acumen and a passion for hospitality. Exciting opportunities for career growth and a fun, inclusive work environment await.

Benefits

Vitality Package: Dental, Optical and Health insurance

Huge bonus potential

Free Therapy through Self Space

Career development opportunities

Company awards and events

Sickness & Compassionate Pay

Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave

50% discount for food and drink in all venues

Additional holiday after 2 years

Qualifications

• An accomplished leader with experience in premium venues.
• Strong business acumen and financial management skills.
• Passion for warm, approachable hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational and commercial excellence.
• Lead and inspire a large team.
• Ensure every guest has a memorable experience.

Skills

Leadership

Operational excellence

Financial management

People development

Communication

Job description

Incipio curates beautiful spaces with vibrant atmospheres for great times.

We are seeking an exceptional General Manager who brings both talent and heart to the role. Someone who is energised by creating elevated dining experiences in breathtaking surroundings, and who understands how to turn moments into memories for our guests.

Our ideal candidate is an accomplished, confident leader commercially astute, guest‑obsessed, and committed to operational excellence. They empower and inspire their teams, foster a culture of accountability and growth, and bring a commanding yet approachable presence to the floor.

Juno is a contemporary Italian restaurant and bar launching at Olympia, a space that blends the ease of neighbourhood dining with the energy of a West London destination. Rooted in simple, produce‑led cooking, Juno’s hospitality will be warm, generous and effortlessly stylish. It’s a restaurant designed to feel both familiar and fresh, with a menu built around seasonal plates, handmade pasta, and a confident drinks programme anchored by spritzes, negronis, and a considered Italian wine list. Juno will attract a broad audience, including local West Londoners, early evening pre‑theatre diners and weekend groups looking for a place that feels fun but refined; a balance of accessibility and aspiration.

We are looking for a leader to embrace this brand and bring their team on a journey to deliver fun, elevated and exciting hospitality.

The Role:

As General Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of our success, driving operational and commercial excellence, leading a passionate team, and ensuring every guest leaves with a story to tell.

Our General Managers are pro‑active, engaging and accountable leaders in their businesses. Taking full ownership for the daily running and forward planning of their venues, people and P&L’s.

They bring imagination, joy and a boundless passion for incredible people, outstanding hospitality and commerciality in every aspect of their business.

We Expect You To:

• Lead a large team in a fast‑paced, premium venue, ensuring smooth and structured operations.
• Take full ownership – financials, people, compliance, and guest experience are yours to drive.
• Be disruptive – challenge the norm, ask questions, and push boundaries.
• Develop and empower your management team to lead with structure, confidence, and independence.
• Obsess over service standards – delivering nothing short of excellence.
• Coach, mentor, and inspire – with a big heart and a focus on people development.
• Be commercially courageous – making calculated decisions that drive success.
• Ensure safety – of your guests, your team, and your venue at all times.
• Maintain compliance – actively promote completion of online training, daily/ weekly checks and best practices.
• Adapt and evolve – embrace challenges and thrive in a changing environment.
• Communicate with impact – clearly, effectively, and with intention. Always taking the time to review and follow up.

Who You’ll Be:

• An accomplished leader with a track record of driving excellence in elevated, food‑focused venues, combining operational expertise with a passion for warm, approachable hospitality.
• Someone with strong business acumen – confident in managing financials, budgets, and targets.
• Extensive experience managing relationships and operational interfaces within major developments with a strong understanding of how large, multi‑stakeholder estates function as well as maintaining relationships with Landlord & local authorities.
• A people‑first mentality – you care deeply about your team’s growth and well‑being, championing an inclusive culture.
• Energy, passion, and resilience – you lead by example and thrive under pressure.
• A structured mindset – setting clear expectations and empowering your team.
• Obsessed with communication – constantly speaking to your team, with the ability to communicate the bigger picture as well as venue specific details and getting the team to understand why their roles are so important to the companies success.
• Have curiosity and courage in spades – always questioning, improving, and innovating.
• Fun! Doesn’t take themselves too seriously and understands that hospitality is all about personality & heart.

Benefits & Best Bits

• Vitality Package: Dental, Optical and Health insurance. Gym membership discounts + other rewards
• Huge bonus potential
• Self Space: Free Therapy through Self Space. Accessible to anyone who works for Incipio
• Hugely exciting career development, with opportunities to grow and expand in this role as the business grows
• Company awards and events
• Sickness & Compassionate Pay
• Trips award…Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
• Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials
• 50% discount for food and drink in all our venues
• Length in service; earn additional holiday after 2 years continuous service

Incipio & Inclusivity

We’re all about celebrating individuality & inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That’s why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We’ve got you!