General Manager: Lead a Local Café Lounge

Loungers; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Bonus scheme

Free meal on every shift

50% discount on food & drinks from day

No uniform policy

Job summary

Loungers is seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead Occulo Lounge, a local café bar, as part of a growing hospitality brand. You will recruit, coach and manage a diverse team, ensuring superb guest experiences and a community-focused lounge.

This permanent full-time role offers a 48-hour contract (40-hour option), overtime pay, an achievable bonus scheme, and benefits from day one, including staff discounts and progression opportunities within the Loungers group.

Qualifications

• Management experience in restaurants, bars, cafés or similar hospitality venues.
• Hands-on leader with ability to coach on the floor and drive performance.
• Strong understanding of hospitality operations and customer service standards.
• Experience scheduling, budgeting and analysing KPIs (GP, labour, stock).

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Occulo Lounge and lead across all shifts.
• Build and develop a high-performing team with clear growth plans.
• Collaborate with Head Chef on quality, service times and training.
• Understand and use GP, labour, stock and KPIs to drive improvements.
• Lead weekly meetings and ensure alignment across multiple shifts.
• Engage with the local community and manage social media presence.

Skills

People leadership

Team building

Guest service

P&L management

Job description

Loungers is seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead Occulo Lounge, a local café bar, as part of a growing hospitality brand. You will recruit, coach and manage a diverse team, ensuring superb guest experiences and a community-focused lounge.

This permanent full-time role offers a 48-hour contract (40-hour option), overtime pay, an achievable bonus scheme, and benefits from day one, including staff discounts and progression opportunities within the Loungers group.