General Manager

Pentole&Padelle; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious Italian restaurant group located in Bloomsbury is seeking a skilled General Manager to lead operations and ensure the highest standards of service. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in senior management, with extensive knowledge of Italian cuisine. This role involves hands-on leadership to foster a vibrant restaurant atmosphere and manage finances effectively. The position offers an ad-hoc contract package and an opportunity to help expand a successful dining concept.

Benefits

Ad-hoc contract package

Key role in shaping the company

Opportunity to grow with the business

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in senior management.
• At least 3 years in a similar Italian restaurant environment.
• Excellent command of English (Italian strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
• Maintain and develop exceptional service standards.
• Oversee hygiene, cleaning, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Financial acumen

Training and mentoring

Knowledge of Italian cuisine

Technical proficiency (Word, Excel)

Education

Personal Liquor Licence

HACCP & Health & Safety qualification

Tools

EPOS systems

Reservation platforms

Job description

General Manager – Italian Restaurant

We are a young and ambitious Italian restaurant group, specialized in fresh pasta fatta in casa. We launched our first restaurant two and a half years ago and are now looking for an experienced General Manager to grow the business and expand the concept.

The Role

As General Manager you will be responsible for the entire operation – front of house, kitchen, people, standards, and financial performance. This hands‑on leadership role is not desk‑based.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house operations.
• Maintain and develop exceptional service standards.
• Train, mentor, and inspire the team.
• Oversee hygiene, cleaning and compliance.
• Work closely with ownership on growth and expansion strategy.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5 years in senior management.
• At least 3 years in a similar Italian restaurant environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture.
• Excellent command of English (Italian strongly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, EPOS systems.
• Confident with reservation platforms.
• Very strong financial acumen – budgeting, forecasting, P&L management.
• Qualified in HACCP & Health & Safety.
• Personal Liquor Licence.
• Proven ability to train staff to a very high standard of service.

Who You Are

• A leader, not just a manager.
• Hands‑on, visible on the floor and engaged with the kitchen.
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset.
• Passionate about authentic Italian hospitality.
• Excited by the idea of helping scale a successful concept.

What We Offer

• Ad‑hoc contract package for the right candidate.
• A key role in shaping the future of the company.
• Opportunity to grow with a business aiming to expand the concept.

Additional Information

Immediate start. Full‑time employment. Experience required: General Manager. Languages: English – Advanced. About Pentole & Padelle – La Spaghetteria, located in Bloombsbury. We launched our first restaurant 2 years ago with a new concept – sharing pots and pans.