Premium Dessert Restaurant GM — Lead Guest Experience

Haute Dolci Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Staff discount across Haute Dolci

Real progression

Be part of something special

Job summary

Haute Dolci Ltd in Manchester is seeking a General Manager to lead a premium dessert restaurant, setting the standard for service and guest experience.

You will drive performance, develop a strong team, manage labour and margins, and uphold exceptional standards. This is a leadership role demanding poise under pressure, with a salaried 45-hour week and £35,000 per annum.

Eligible to work in the UK and eager to grow with a growing brand.

Qualifications

• Proven GM or senior management experience in hospitality.
• Strong commercial instinct—labour, cost of sales and margin.
• Natural leader who develops and inspires people.
• Exceptional standards with an eye for the finest details.
• Calm, decisive, and solutions-focused under pressure.
• Passionate about premium food, desserts, and guest experience.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store as heartbeat, building a culture and delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Develop and inspire a high-performing team while managing operations.

Skills

GM experience

Leadership

Commercial mindset

People development

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Premium guest experiences

UK work eligibility

Job description

Haute Dolci Ltd in Manchester is seeking a General Manager to lead a premium dessert restaurant, setting the standard for service and guest experience.

You will drive performance, develop a strong team, manage labour and margins, and uphold exceptional standards. This is a leadership role demanding poise under pressure, with a salaried 45-hour week and £35,000 per annum.

Eligible to work in the UK and eager to grow with a growing brand.