At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic café team and ensure exceptional service and food quality.
- Company: Join a highly regarded premium café with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Earn £40,000–£45,000, enjoy staff meals, discounts, and a company pension.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and opportunities for career development.
- Why this job: Take ownership of a successful business and influence its growth and culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in hospitality management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and hands‑on General Manager to lead the team at a highly regarded premium café and food‑led business. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong hospitality operator to take ownership of the day‑to‑day running of a busy and successful site, overseeing both the front‑of‑house experience and food production operation.
Responsibilities
- Driven by the need for exceptional service standards, the General Manager will be responsible for developing the team, maintaining operational excellence and delivering strong commercial performance.
The Perks
- £40,000–£45,000 salary depending on experience
- Senior leadership role with genuine autonomy and responsibility
- Opportunity to influence culture, standards and continued growth of a successful independent business
- Supportive and passionate team environment
- Company pension
- Staff meals and employee discounts
- 45‑hour working week
- Flexible working pattern between 6:00am and 7:00pm
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a General Manager, Café Manager, Restaurant Manager or Operations Manager within a quality food‑led hospitality environment
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop a team
- A hands‑on approach with a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality
- Experience managing daily operations, rotas, staffing levels and service standards
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing sales, labour costs, margins and profitability
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build strong relationships with guests and teams
- Experience overseeing food quality, hygiene standards and operational compliance
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple departments in a busy environment
- A genuine passion for great food, service and creating an outstanding customer experience
We would love to hear from you. Apply today for more information.
General Manager - Premium Café & Food Business - North London employer: C&E Recruitment
Join a dynamic and passionate team at our premium café and food business in North London, where you will enjoy a senior leadership role that offers genuine autonomy and the chance to shape our culture and standards. With a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and flexible working hours, we prioritise employee growth and well-being, ensuring you have the resources to thrive in your career while delivering exceptional hospitality.
