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Hi, I’m Rotsen, co-founder of El Pollote. After years of building this place with my partner Katherine, we’ve reached a point where we need someone to step in and lead the day-to-day operations so we can focus on the bigger picture. This isn’t just a job post; it’s us being real: we’ve built something we care deeply about, but we can’t do it alone anymore. We’re looking for an experienced, driven, and hands-on General Manager to take charge of our Carnaby Street location and help lead El Pollote into its next chapter.

El Pollote is a bold and unapologetic celebration of Latino flavour and street energy, served through award-winning food, vibrant cocktails, and a team that brings the vibe every day. We're not a typical fried chicken joint; we're something different, something louder, something that lives and breathes passion and pride. We're proud to be independent, immigrant-built, and flavour-first. Our food is made from scratch, our culture is rooted in Latin America, and our energy comes from the streets we grew up in.

1. Take full responsibility for day-to-day operations at our Carnaby Street restaurant.
2. Lead and develop our front and back-of-house teams with confidence, fairness, and energy.
3. Manage stock, rotas, cost control, and systems with precision.
4. Maintain high standards of hospitality, hygiene, and overall customer experience.
5. Support recruitment, training, and onboarding of new team members.
6. Report directly to ownership and work closely to shape the future of the business.
7. Help us evolve while protecting the core values that made El Pollote what it is.

1. Proven experience as a General Manager in a busy, high-pressure restaurant.
2. Strong leadership and communication skills; you lead by example!
3. A head for numbers and systems and a heart for people.
4. Someone comfortable taking ownership, not just following orders.
5. Passion for hospitality, Latino culture, and creating great experiences.
6. Fluent in English and Spanish (required for team communication).

1. Salary: £40,000 – £45,000, depending on experience.
2. Performance bonus structure tied to revenue, staff retention, and guest experience.
3. Full creative involvement in the future of the brand.
4. Staff meals, discounts, and a role you can genuinely make your own.
5. A workplace where your voice matters, and where we work hard but never fake it.

• Interviews will take place in June.
• Start date: Immediate start!

El Pollote specializes in gluten- and dairy-free fried chicken with Latin flavors. We have won several awards with our Guava Glaze and Dulce de leche wings and are very proud to share our sabor latino with the world!