Restaurant General Manager

Prezzo Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Italian dining brand in the UK seeks a General Manager to lead their team and ensure outstanding guest experiences. You will take full ownership of the restaurant's success, from sales and profits to community engagement. The ideal candidate has proven leadership in hospitality, strong commercial acumen, and a passion for developing others. This role offers competitive pay, flexible shifts, and various staff perks to support a positive culture in which you can thrive.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible shifts

Free meals

50% staff discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager or senior leader in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Resilience, adaptability, and ability to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Take full ownership of restaurant performance: sales, profit, KPIs, and standards.
• Drive growth through local marketing, community engagement, and upselling.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

HR processes knowledge

Operational excellence

Adaptability

Job description

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager or senior leader in hospitality.
• Commercially aware, with a strong track record of delivering sales and profit growth.
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills, with passion for developing others.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to perform under pressure.

A natural hospitality leader who embodies HEART values every day.

Are you ready to lead one of the UK's most loved Italian dining brands? At Prezzo Italian, we're looking for a General Manager who thrives on people leadership, commercial acumen, and delivering unforgettable hospitality.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, inspire, and develop your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Take full ownership of restaurant performance: sales, profit, KPIs, and standards.
• Drive growth through local marketing, community engagement, and upselling.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, HR, health & safety, and food standards.
• Manage budgets, stock, payroll, and scheduling with precision.
• Recognise achievements and foster a positive, inclusive team culture.
• Represent Prezzo Italian values in every interaction - with guests, staff, and the community.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, tronc/tips, bonus scheme, commission and recognition for your achievements.
• Flexible shifts and a supportive leadership network.
• Perks that matter: free meals, 50% staff discount (25% family & friends), birthday day off, wellbeing support, exclusive hospitality perks.
• Be part of a team-first culture where your leadership makes the magic.