General Manager - Popular Coffee Concept

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing café brand in Southeast London is seeking a passionate General Manager to lead their flagship site. You will be responsible for the café's daily operations, team management, and ensuring outstanding guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing high-volume cafés, strong communication skills, and a passion for coffee and food. Opportunities for career progression and competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Daytime-focused operation

50% discount at all sites

28 days holiday

Uniforms provided

Competitive salary and bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the café's day-to-day running.
• Lead a passionate team to deliver outstanding guest experience.
• Drive performance, profitability, and team development.

Skills

Managing budgets, stock, and P&L performance

Training, developing, and motivating teams

Maintaining exceptional standards

Health and safety compliance

Passion for coffee and hospitality

Strong communication skills

Experience in high-volume cafés or restaurants

Job description

General Manager – Iconic Café

Location: Southeast London
Salary: Up to £40,000 + Bonus

About the Company

This exciting and growing café brand has built a strong reputation for combining exceptional coffee, vibrant energy, and a unique dining experience that keeps customers coming back for more. With a focus on creativity, consistency, and community, they’ve quickly become a destination for those who love great food served in a dynamic and social environment.

As they continue to expand, they’re now looking for a passionate and hands‑on General Manager to lead their flagship site in Southeast London.

The Role

As General Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the day‑to‑day running of the café, leading a passionate team to deliver an outstanding guest experience every time. You’ll combine commercial awareness with strong people management skills to drive performance, profitability, and team development.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a leader who is:

• Confident in managing budgets, stock, and P&L performance.
• Experienced in training, developing, and motivating teams to deliver excellence.
• Dedicated to maintaining exceptional standards across service, presentation, and operations.
• Knowledgeable about health and safety and food hygiene compliance.
• Passionate about great coffee, quality food, and genuine hospitality.
• A strong communicator who leads by example and thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment.
• Experienced in managing high‑volume cafés or restaurants is highly desirable.

Company Benefits

• Fantastic opportunities for career progression within a growing brand.
• Daytime‑focused operation – minimal late nights.
• 50% discount at all sites within the group.
• 28 days holiday.
• Uniforms provided.
• Competitive salary and bonus potential.

If you’re a driven hospitality professional ready to take charge of a flagship café in Southeast London, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or send your CV to [e-mail]