General Manager

The Cornish Bakery; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery chain in Portsmouth is looking for an exceptional General Manager to oversee operations. This hands-on role demands strong leadership skills to manage a large team and ensure the highest food quality and service. You will lead both the main Bakery and a grab-and-go outdoor kiosk. Key responsibilities include developing team members and driving operational excellence in a dynamic environment. A competitive salary of up to £40,000 plus a relocation package and bonus are offered.

Benefits

Relocation package up to £3,000

NSO bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role in hospitality.
• Ability to manage high-volume food service operations.
• Skills in building and supporting a large team.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations ensuring outstanding service.
• Accountability for Bakery and Kiosk operations.
• Coach and develop team members for operational excellence.

Skills

Proven experienced hospitality leader

Confidence managing high-volume venues

Strong leadership skills

Passion for community-focused hospitality

Operationally minded individual

Job description

With such a unique and high-capacity venue, we're searching for an exceptional General Manager to lead this exciting new chapter. As General Manager, you will take full ownership of day-to-day operations, ensuring outstanding service, impeccable food quality, and smooth coordination across a large team. This is a hands‑on leadership role in a busy, fast‑paced environment where team development, and operational excellence are key. You will be accountable for main Bakery and the Kiosk, with the structure of a Bakery Manager taking the lead on Day to Day operations along with a ABM for the main Bakery both reporting into the General Manager.

• Proven experienced hospitality leader
• Confidence managing high-volume venues with multiple service areas
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to build, motivate, and support a large team
• A passion for community-focused hospitality
• A forward-thinking, operationally minded individual who thrives in dynamic environments
• Salary: Up to £40,000 per year + Relocation Package up to £3,000 + NSO bonus
• Bakery - 156 covers Bakery over 2 floors
• Kiosk - A grab-and-go outdoor kiosk
• A high-quality, production-led bakery at the heart of the operation (Rise)