General Manager

Surety Hospitality; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid holiday

Enhanced family leave

Birthday & child’s first school day of

Pupternity – flexible working when you

Flexible pay and savings schemes

Life-changing international trips

Festive holidays off

Medicash Health Plan

Free meals on shift

50% employee discount

Clear career paths and development

Job summary

Mowgli, renowned as a Sunday Times Best Places to Work, is seeking a General Manager to lead one of our vibrant restaurants in the UK. You will mentor and motivate the team, driving guest experiences with sharp commercial instincts and a passion for our Indian street-food concept.

You’ll embody our core values—Intelligence, Grace and Graft—leading by example with energy, superb organisation and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a hospitality setting.
• Strong commercial instincts and guest-centric focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a vibrant restaurant team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, organisation and energy while upholding company values.

Job description

Here at Mowgli we are recognised as a Sunday Times ‘Best places to Work’ and have been for three consecutive years and awarded one of the 'Best Companies' to work for in the UK four years in a row, and we are looking for a General Manager to join the team.

Founded by Nisha Katona in 2014, Mowgli has continued its growth and aspires for the restaurant chain to become the national voice for Indian Street Food, enriching lives wherever she goes.

Benefits:

• 30 days paid holiday + enhanced family leave
• Management contracts between 40-45 hours per week
• Birthday & child’s first school day off
• Pupternity – flexible working when you get a new dog!
• Flexible pay and savings schemes
• Life-changing international trips
• Festive holidays off
• Medicash Health Plan to support dental, optical and medical expenses for you and your family
• Free meals on shift + 50% employee discount
• Clear career paths and an investment into your development

The Role:

We’re looking for an exceptional General Manager to lead one of our vibrant restaurants. You’ll be a natural leader, mentor, and motivator, with sharp commercial instincts and a passion for delivering unforgettable guest experiences. You’ll embody our values of Intelligence, Grace, and Graft, leading by example with attention to detail, impeccable organisation, and relentless energy.

At Mowgli, we offer purpose-driven careers with a real work-life balance, genuine progression opportunities, and incredible benefits that care for you in and out of work.