General Manager - Popular Bakery

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery group is seeking an experienced General Manager for its flagship London location. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, oversee operations, drive sales, and uphold the brand's high standards of service and quality. With a focus on team development and operational excellence, this role is key to the brand's growth and success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a General Manager role in food retail.
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a flagship bakery.
• Lead a high-performing team ensuring operational efficiency.
• Drive sales and manage P&L responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service Excellence

Commercial Acumen

Job description

I have an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Manager to join a fantastic bakery group, renowned for its unique and outstanding products.With multiple locations across London, this beloved brand is celebrated for its creativity and high-quality offerings.This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to lead a flagship location while driving operational excellence as the business continues to expand.

About the role of General Manager:

• You will oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operations of a flagship bakery location in London.
• You’ll lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring operational efficiency and upholding the brand's exceptional standards of customer service and product quality.
• You will take ownership of your site’s performance, with full responsibility for P&L, while driving sales, and supporting the brand’s ambitious growth plans.
• Act as a brand ambassador, fostering a positive culture and creating memorable experiences for customers.

Skills and Experience needed as General Manager:

• Proven experience in a General Manager role, ideally within the bakery, café, or fast-paced food retail industry.
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills, with a people-first management style.
• A passion for customer service excellence and maintaining high product standards.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets and drive profitability.
• A dynamic, hands-on attitude and the ability to thrive in an evolving, fast-paced environment.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing brand and lead a key site, playing a vital role in its success and expansion.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to [e-mail]