General Manager

Kapital Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an exciting new venture in Sheffield as a General Manager at a flagship European-inspired beer hall and restaurant. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a vibrant venue from the ground up, focusing on team culture and unforgettable guest experiences. If you have a passion for hospitality and a strong leadership background, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the local food and drink scene. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with excellent perks and the chance to be part of something truly special in Sheffield.

Benefits

GM bonus scheme

Anniversary bonus

Company pension scheme

Free food & drink

33% off for friends

Training and development programme

Birthday off

Trips away

Annual summer & Christmas party

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a General Manager or Assistant Manager role in hospitality.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the venue’s full operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage budgets, stock, and supplier relationships effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality Management

Team Development

Operational Processes

Guest Experience

Education

Experience in Hospitality

Job description

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We’re firing up something big atKapital Beer Hall & Restaurant– Sheffield’s brand-new, biggest-ever European-inspired beer hall – and we’re looking for an exceptionalGeneral Managerto help lead the charge.

This is arare opportunityto join from the very beginning and take the reins of a flagship venue from day one - shaping the team, the experience, and the culture of what’s set to becomea landmark in the city’s independent food and drink scene.

If you’re a natural leader with a passion for hospitality, team culture, and unforgettable guest experiences –we want to meet you!

The core ingredients of your role:

• Leading the venue’s full operations, front and back of house, day-to-day
• Driving an exceptional guest experience across food, drink, service, and atmosphere
• Building and inspiring a high-performing team culture from recruitment through to development
• Managing budgets, stock, rotas, supplier relationships, and financial performance
• Ensuring smooth-running systems, compliance, and brand standards
• Working closely with the Head Chef to deliver a strong food offering and exciting events programme
• Acting as the face of the venue – engaging with both guests, teams, and the wider community

We’re looking for someone with proven leadership experience, a passion for beer, and the drive to make Kapital a true food & drink destination in Sheffield from the get go.

What we need from you:

• 1+ years’ experience in a General Manager or Assistant Manager role in hospitality
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and grow a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• A love of hospitality and creating memorable guest moments
• A strong, proven grasp of operational processes including P&L, compliance, staffing and stock
• Experience working with food-led venues and coordinating with kitchen teams
• A collaborative, people-first mindset with a natural flair for leadership
• Driven, detail-focused and ready to help launch one of Sheffield’s most exciting new openings
• Availability for interview:7th-9th May 2025
• Availability to start your role:9th-13th June 2025

Who we are

At Kapital Beer Hall & Restaurant, we’re proud to be an award-winning,independent local business— not a large, impersonal corporation.

Set in Sheffield’s exciting new Heart of the City development on Wellington Street, Kapital is a4,500 sq ft European-inspired beer hall & restaurant,serving up exceptional food and a huge selection of European beers in an unforgettable setting.

This isn’t just another hospitality job – it’s your opportunity to help shape a flagship independent venue from day one. At Kapital, we’re building something memorable for our guestsandour team, with a culture that values passion, creativity, and genuine input at every level.

As we continue to grow,we want you to be part of shaping the future of our businessand its journey ahead.

What we're offering you

• Working week:40-45 Hours
• Extras:GMbonus scheme, anniversary bonus, company pension scheme, great tips/tronc
• Free Food & Drink:We'll make sure you're fed and watered; with a proper team meal provided on longer shifts, and a free drink of your choosing at the end of each shift.
• Perks for you and your pals:Enjoy33% off everything– food, drink, and good times – for you and up to three friends, anytime.
• Training and development programme:Develop your skills further with our industry-leading training programme
• Your birthday off:Take the day off to celebrate (paid), plus a card and a little gift from the team.
• Trips away:You'll be part of the team representing Kapital on visits around the UK and overseas to work with our close partners and suppliers
• Annual summer & christmas party:Twice a year, we shut up shop across all sites and throw a full-team blowout to remember plus regular team socials!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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