General Manager

The Ivy Collection; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Ivy Collection as a General Manager, where you will lead a dynamic team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role requires strong leadership and managerial skills in a fast-paced restaurant environment, with a focus on profitability and guest satisfaction. Enjoy competitive pay, generous discounts, and a supportive development culture in one of the UK’s prestigious restaurant brands.

Benefits

100% GM discount for you and up to 3 friends

Competitive Industry pay

Gift voucher for career anniversaries

Career Development and Training

Extra holiday allowance

Birthday day off guaranteed

Discounts on 100s of retailers

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a large structured team.
• Ability to lead by example and inspire the team.
• Excellent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand and manage guest expectations.
• Maintain financial targets and manage budgets.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Customer Service

Financial Acumen

Communication

Job description

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Welcome toThe Ivy Collection,we embody timeless elegance and vibrant hospitality in every guest experience. Our iconic restaurants, situated across the UK and beyond, are celebrated for exceptional food, outstanding service, and the creation of unforgettable moments.

We’re searching for a passionateGeneral Manager.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team in one of the UK’s most exclusive restaurant brands.

Benefits & rewards:

• 100% GM discountfor you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Competitive Industry pay (based on salary & Tronc)
• Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc
• Celebrate career anniversaries with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships.
• Extra holiday allowancefor length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• You can take your Birthday as a day off- Guaranteed!
• Access to discountson 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

Key elements of your role as a General Manager:

• Understand the guest and how to efficiently manage their expectations.
• To have a great front-of-house presence, be a leader and inspire your team.
• Fully understand and be able to articulate the financial targets.
• Establish and maintain realistic budgets and identify ways to improve profitability and manage cost controls effectively.
• To demonstrate an up-to-date and in-depth understanding of the industry
• Identify business opportunities that have the greatest potential return on investment and are consistent with the company goals and brand.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About you:

• You have proven previous experience managing a large, structured team in a high-paced, high-volume restaurant
• You’ll lead by example, inspiring and mentoring your team to work as one and making sure morale and welfare stay as high as the standard of service at all times
• You have the confidence to go the extra mile
• You love to wow guests with exceptional service
• You have excellent English language skills

The Ivy Collectionis an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.