General Manager

The New World Trading Company; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant brand is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations and financial performance at The Botanist. This role requires strong leadership and financial skills, with a focus on team development and guest experience. Enjoy a vibrant work culture with significant benefits, including a competitive salary and various perks.

Benefits

Salary from £45,000 plus tronc and benefits

GM Bonus Scheme

50% discount for dining

Free meals on shift

Guaranteed days off for birthday

Education subsidies

Access to TRONC pot

Wagestream financial planning

Support from Hospitality Action

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing people.
• Expert in finance with a focus on team success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the unit and ensure financial targets are met.
• Manage HR matters and promote team development.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Team Development

Job description

The Botanist is recruiting a General Manager!

What will you do?

As a General Manager at The Botanist, you are the leader of everything within your unit. You have a proven track record in developing people, which will serve you well in your site and allow you to focus on the bigger picture.

You will have full autonomy over your P+L and ensure that all targets are met in terms of financial performance. This role is not an office-based role; you are expected to lead from the front at all times within your site.

Although you are an expert in finance, you will spend the majority of your time with your people to ensure your teams are as bought into success as you are.

Working with your management team, you will ensure the development of your team through appraisals and performance chats, promoting the development of future managers. All HR matters will fall under your responsibility, so ownership of your entire unit is essential. You will work to have a continuous stream of people ready for their next career steps, even if that means promoting them to a new site for their next opportunity.

Why join us?

• Salary from £45,000 plus tronc and benefits
• GM Bonus Scheme (market leading)
• 50% discount for you and up to 5 guests when dining at any of our restaurants
• Free meals on shift — choose from some of our most loved classics
• Your birthday (and the day after) are guaranteed off
• Education subsidies to support your personal growth goals
• Tribes — connect with the entire business through free events

It doesn’t end there... we’ve partnered with the best!

• Access to the TRONC pot via TiPJAR
• Wagestream to help plan your finances, with discounts on leading brands and the ability to withdraw up to 50% of your live earnings
• Hospitality Action provides support for personal issues, including finance and free counselling sessions — all anonymously

We continue to innovate in the modern restaurant industry, valuing individuality and believing our business thrives on it — from creating memorable spaces for guests to building careers for our people. You are your only limit!

If our brand resonates with you, apply below. You'll love it here!