Restaurant GM: Lead Ops, Culture & Growth

Afrikana Kitchen; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Free Afrikana meal on every shift

Discount for you and friends/family

Structured GM training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Afrikana Kitchen is recruiting a General Manager to own a Birmingham restaurant, lead a values-driven team and drive growth. You will shape culture, deliver strong results and ensure guests leave with a memorable experience.

Lead hospitality teams in a fast-paced setting, manage performance and commercial targets, and champion quality, consistency and culture. This role requires hands-on leadership and ownership on the floor.

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading hospitality teams in fast paced environments.
• Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Confident managing performance and commercial targets.
• Highly organised and calm under pressure.
• Naturally people focused and hands on.
• Passionate about quality, consistency and culture.
• Comfortable taking ownership and making decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant operations and day-to-day performance.
• Build, lead and develop a strong management and restaurant team.
• Manage labour, stock and commercial targets with oversight of budgets.
• Use performance data and KPIs to drive improvement.
• Drive new launches and brand initiatives with clarity and purpose.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, service, health & safety, and compliance.
• Identify and develop future leaders.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Performance analytics

Guest experience

People management

Job description

Afrikana Kitchen is recruiting a General Manager to own a Birmingham restaurant, lead a values-driven team and drive growth. You will shape culture, deliver strong results and ensure guests leave with a memorable experience.

Lead hospitality teams in a fast-paced setting, manage performance and commercial targets, and champion quality, consistency and culture. This role requires hands-on leadership and ownership on the floor.