General Manager

Haute Dolci Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Staff discount across Haute Dolci

Real progression

Be part of something special

Job summary

Haute Dolci Ltd in Manchester is seeking a General Manager to lead a premium dessert restaurant, setting the standard for service and guest experience.

You will drive performance, develop a strong team, manage labour and margins, and uphold exceptional standards. This is a leadership role demanding poise under pressure, with a salaried 45-hour week and £35,000 per annum.

Eligible to work in the UK and eager to grow with a growing brand.

Qualifications

• Proven GM or senior management experience in hospitality.
• Strong commercial instinct—labour, cost of sales and margin.
• Natural leader who develops and inspires people.
• Exceptional standards with an eye for the finest details.
• Calm, decisive, and solutions-focused under pressure.
• Passionate about premium food, desserts, and guest experience.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store as heartbeat, building a culture and delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Develop and inspire a high-performing team while managing operations.

Skills

GM experience

Leadership

Commercial mindset

People development

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Premium guest experiences

UK work eligibility

Job description

45 hrs/wk · Salaried·£35,000 per annum

“Lead the experience. Set the standard.”

At Haute Dolci, we don't just serve desserts, we create moments. From the first glance at our menu to the last spoonful of something extraordinary, every detail matters. As General Manager, you are the person who makes that happen every single day. This is a role for someone who leads from the front, takes genuine pride in their team, and understands that running a premium dessert restaurant is about far more than hitting numbers. You will be the heartbeat of the store, building a culture, driving performance, and delivering an experience that keeps guests coming back.

What We're Looking For

• Proven GM or senior management experience in hospitality.
• Strong commercial instinct — you understand labour, cost of sales, and margin.
• A natural leader who develops and inspires people.
• Exceptional standards with an eye for the finest details.
• Calm, decisive, and solutions-focused under pressure.
• Passionate about premium food, desserts, and guest experience.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

What You'll Get

• £35,000 salary.
• 45-hour salaried contract.
• Your birthday off, every year.
• Staff discount across all Haute Dolci sites.
• Real progression within a growing brand.
• Be part of something special from day one.