General Manager

Bodeans; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodean’s, a staple of London's BBQ scene, is seeking a dynamic General Manager for its Covent Garden location. This leadership role involves driving restaurant performance, developing a motivated team, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative culture, this is a great chance to make an impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance-based bonus

Staff meals on shift and generous employee discounts

Clear career progression opportunities

Comprehensive training and development

Fun, collaborative team culture with strong head office support

Qualifications

• Experience as a General Manager or strong Assistant General Manager in a busy restaurant or pub.
• Confident in financial reporting, stock control, and operational planning.
• A love of BBQ and American-style service is a big plus!

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a high-volume restaurant.
• Lead and motivate a team to deliver outstanding hospitality.
• Manage staff recruitment, training, rotas, and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Financial Reporting

Guest Relations

Job description

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Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About
Bodean’s:

At Bodean’s, we’ve been serving up
authentic American BBQ since 2002, becoming a staple of London’s dining scene.
With multiple locations across the capital, our focus is simple and powerful:
Barbecue, Bourbon & Beer.



Now in collaboration with renowned chef and meat expert Richard H. Turner – the
‘King of London’s Carnivores’ – we’re going back to our roots and taking our
BBQ to the next level. Low & slow is the name of the game: Brisket, Jacob’s
Ladder, Baby Back Ribs and more, smoked in-house and served with soul.



Our Covent Garden smokehouse is a prime destination for pre-theatre meals and
post-show drinks, just minutes from the West End’s most iconic venues.

About
the Role:

We’re looking for a dynamic, commercially
minded General Manager to lead our well-established central London site. You’ll
be the face of the restaurant, driving performance, developing your team, and
delivering memorable guest experiences.



This is a great opportunity to step into a key leadership role with scope to
grow, both professionally and as part of a wider group expansion.

Key
Responsibilities:

- Oversee all daily operations of a
high-volume restaurant

- Lead and motivate a team to deliver outstanding hospitality

- Enhance and elevate the guest experience at every opportunity

- Manage staff recruitment, training, rotas, and performance

- Control costs, manage stock, and deliver strong P&L results

- Ensure full compliance with health & safety and food hygiene standards

- Work with Business Development to promote the site and drive local engagement

What
We’re Looking For:

- Experience as a General Manager or strong
Assistant General Manager in a busy restaurant or pub

- Passion for hospitality and a guest-first mindset

- Proven ability to lead, train, and retain a high-performing team

- Confident in financial reporting, stock control, and operational planning

- Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills

- A love of BBQ and American-style service is a big plus!

What
We Offer:

- Competitive salary + performance-based
bonus

- Staff meals on shift and generous employee discounts

- Clear career progression opportunities

- Comprehensive training and development

- Autonomy to make your mark in one of our busiest London locations

- Fun, collaborative team culture with strong head office support

Interested
in another Bodean’s location or role?

We’re always growing! If you love what we
do but are looking for a different opportunity within Bodean’s Group, send us a
message with your CV and preferred location.

Apply now and join a team that’s serious
about flavour, hospitality, and doing BBQ right.