Restaurant GM - Lead High-Performance Team + 30% Bonus

Zizzi Restaurants; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Earned wage access

Free meals on shift

Staff discounts

Virtual GP

Job summary

Zizzi Restaurants is seeking a General Manager to lead and energise a busy restaurant in the UK. You will manage the management and kitchen teams, uphold our brand standards, and focus on guest excellence with high-energy leadership.

You’ll lead by example to ensure every guest has a feel-good experience. This role requires strong leadership, experience in high-volume hospitality, and the ability to deliver growth while managing costs and KPIs.

Qualifications

• An obsession with maintaining high brand standards.
• Proven experience leading diverse teams in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• A people person who can motivate, coach, and develop their team to deliver exceptional food and service.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, build, and retain a brilliant team that reflects the Zizzi culture.
• Lead your entire team to deliver standout hospitality and memorable customer experiences daily.
• Maintain a clean, high-standard restaurant with great kerb appeal.
• Be a menu expert with a passion for picture-perfect dishes and top-tier food quality.
• Drive performance, focusing on labour and stock control to be better than yesterday.
• Lead with high standards, keeping everyone safe by following health, safety, and food safety policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Cost control

KPI management

People development

Health & safety

Job description

Zizzi Restaurants is seeking a General Manager to lead and energise a busy restaurant in the UK. You will manage the management and kitchen teams, uphold our brand standards, and focus on guest excellence with high-energy leadership.

You’ll lead by example to ensure every guest has a feel-good experience. This role requires strong leadership, experience in high-volume hospitality, and the ability to deliver growth while managing costs and KPIs.