General Manager - Fixed Term

PizzaExpress (Restaurants) Limited; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant brand in the UK is seeking a General Manager to drive financial success and manage a high-performing team. You will be responsible for setting standards of quality and service while shaping the business. Strong management experience in hospitality is essential. This full-time role offers a salary of £33,023 and various employee benefits including bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme of up to 25%

Free food on shift

50% discount on food and drink when off duty

Wellbeing support for employees and families

Development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven management experience ideally in hospitality.
• Ability to inspire and lead a high-performing team.
• Strong financial acumen and P&L management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial success through strategic initiatives.
• Maintain high quality and safety standards.
• Build and manage a winning team.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.

Skills

Management experience in customer-facing sector

Leadership abilities

P&L management skills

Creativity and autonomy

Job description

General Manager - Fixed Term

Pizza Express, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6QB

£33,023 per year - estimated ?
Contract
Full time

Where those who love pizza can be their true self. Proud to be a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023.

As a commercial leader of your own Pizzeria, you will spot opportunities to drive sales while building strong community links. This role offers the chance to shape a multichannel business, inspire your team, and deliver KPIs.

What you’ll do

• Drive the financial success of your Pizzeria through strategic and commercial initiatives
• Uphold an unwavering commitment to exceptional quality and safety standards
• Build and lead a winning team through effective recruitment, training, and management
• Exceed customer expectations by delivering unparalleled service that leaves a lasting impression

Who you’re looking for

• Previous management experience in a customer-facing sector, ideally hospitality
• A natural leader who can create and motivate a high-performing team
• Exceptional P&L management skills
• Creative, autonomous and responsible

Benefits

• Bonus Scheme of up to 25%
• Share of Tronc
• Free food on shift
• Pension & Life Assurance
• 50% discount on food and drink when you’re not working
• Wagestream – access to up to 40% of earned wages before payday
• Wellbeing support for you and your family
• Referral bonus of £1,000 for referring managers
• Development and progression opportunities

About Pizza Express

Since 1965, we’ve grown the Pizza Express brand into an international, multichannel business. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we welcome everyone to be themselves.

Inclusivity and respect are central to our culture – we assess each applicant on their aptitude to do the job. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview, please let us know during booking.

Tronc, or card gratuities, is a fair way to pay tips to our teams. All Tronc goes directly to you, shared between waiting and non‑waiting staff.