General Manager - New Opening

Loungers plc; Warminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful restaurant group in the UK is seeking a General Manager to lead a team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in restaurant management. This position offers competitive benefits including bonuses, paid breaks, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Overtime pay for additional hours

Staff food on every shift

50% staff discount outside working hours

Paid breaks

28 days holiday, pro-rata

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in restaurant management.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a diverse team.
• Ability to drive customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver exceptional service during shifts.
• Ensure the Lounge is an amazing and unique place to work.
• Manage KPIs, labour, stock, and food safety responsibly.

Skills

Experience as a General Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, or Restaurant Manager

Experience in a bar environment with food and drink service

Familiarity with managing KPIs and budget considerations

Experience in training and recruiting front-of-house teams

Understanding of kitchen dynamics

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our new opening and become part of one of the most successful restaurant groups in the UK.

Lounges are special places, and what makes them so are the brilliant people who run them. The person who leads these teams must be exceptional, and that could be you. You will be responsible for leading your team to deliver 14 great shifts, taking full ownership to ensure your Lounge is an amazing and unique place to work and a great place for the local community. Your goal will be to ensure every customer leaves happy, thanks to your excellent management.

The Benefits

• Overtime pay for hours worked over contracted hours
• Staff food on every shift
• 50% staff discount outside working hours from day one
• Paid breaks
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro-rata
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years of service
• The renowned staff party - Loungefest
• Competitions and incentives, including trips with suppliers
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Pay flexibility with Wagestream
• Support via the Licensed Trade Charity
• Opportunities for personal development and career growth
• Achievable bonuses
• Tips shared equally based on hours worked
• Christmas and Boxing Day off

What you'll bring

• Experience as a General Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, or Restaurant Manager in restaurants, bars, cafés, or coffee shops
• Experience working in a bar environment with food and drink service
• Familiarity with managing KPIs, labour, stock, food safety, customer satisfaction, and budget considerations
• Experience in training and recruiting front-of-house teams, including servers and assistant managers
• Some experience in back-of-house operations and understanding kitchen dynamics would be a plus

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