General Manager

Mowgli Street Food; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Family leave

40-45h weeks

Birthday off

Pupternity

Flexible pay

International trips

Holidays off

Medicash plan

Free meals

Employee discount

Career development

Job summary

Mowgli Street Food in Newcastle is seeking 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 and relentless energy. We offer purpose-driven careers with genuine progression opportunities and benefits that care for you in and out

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality leadership at general manager level or equivalent.
• Strong people management and guest-centric mindset.
• Proven ability to drive operational excellence and commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of our Newcastle restaurants with a focus on guest experience and financial results.
• Mentor, motivate and develop the restaurant team to deliver consistent service.
• Ensure smooth daily operations and uphold brand values across the team.

Job description

Nelson Street, Newcastle

Here atMowgliwe arerecognisedas 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 theUKfour 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.

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