Restaurant Team Leader — Lead a Ground-Up Opening

Forbici; Greenhithe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RISE training platform

50% off food and drink

Maternity / Paternity packages

Wage access via Stream

Employee assistance programme

Career development programmes

Pension contribution

Team meals on shift

Iceland Foods 15% off

Health Care Cash Plan

Fundraising and charity participation

Retail discounts and cashback

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Forbici Bluewater in Kent is seeking an experienced Team Leader (General Manager) to open and lead our new restaurant. You will inspire a brand-new team, set the pace, and build a culture of hospitality and excellence.

You will drive sales and profitability through sound operational decisions, recruit and coach talent, ensure top food quality and service, and partner with senior leaders to grow the business.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hospitality teams and operations.
• Track record of delivering guest experiences and service excellence.
• Strong ability to manage labour, costs and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing restaurant team.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences through hospitality and service.
• Drive sales, profitability and performance with commercial decisions.
• Recruit, coach and retain hospitality talent.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, service and cleanliness.
• Build a positive, performance-driven culture.
• Oversee labour, costs and budget management for sustainable success.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to grow the Forbici brand.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest experience

Commercial acumen

Staff recruitment

Operational excellence

Budget management

Quality standards

Job description

Forbici Bluewater in Kent is seeking an experienced Team Leader (General Manager) to open and lead our new restaurant. You will inspire a brand-new team, set the pace, and build a culture of hospitality and excellence.

You will drive sales and profitability through sound operational decisions, recruit and coach talent, ensure top food quality and service, and partner with senior leaders to grow the business.