Ivan Ramen is looking for a passionate, hands-on General Manager to lead our Farringdon restaurant through its next stage of development.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Manager, ambitious Assistant General Manager or kitchen-focused operational leader who enjoys being at the heart of a busy restaurant.
As we evolve towards a faster, more streamlined, QSR-style operation, we're looking for someone who can confidently lead both the kitchen and front-of-house teams. This is not a traditional front-of-house management role — you'll be actively involved in service, working kitchen stations, supporting food preparation and driving operational performance.
We're looking for a proactive leader who takes ownership, develops great teams and thrives in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining the food quality, personality and standards that make Ivan Ramen special.
As General Manager at Ivan Ramen, you will take full ownership of the restaurant's day-to-day operations, leading from the front and working hands-on with both kitchen and front-of-house teams.
Your key responsibilities will include: Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
Work hands-on in the kitchen, including cooking, food preparation and running kitchen stations.
Lead busy lunch, evening and weekend services across kitchen and front of house.
Manage kitchen preparation, production and team deployment.
Maintain excellent food quality, consistency and fast service times.
Recruit, train, motivate and develop a high-performing team.
Create staff rotas and manage labour costs in line with sales.
Manage stock, ordering, inventory, food costs and waste.
Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
Oversee takeaway and delivery operations alongside dine-in service.
Monitor sales, costs and operational performance to drive profitability.
Implement improvements to systems, processes and ways of working.
Take ownership of operational challenges and lead by example during busy periods.
This is a genuinely hands-on leadership role. You'll be expected to spend significant time in the kitchen, support your team wherever needed and take pride in delivering a fast, consistent and high-quality restaurant experience.
We're looking for a passionate, proactive and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment and enjoys being involved in every aspect of the operation.
The ideal candidate will have: Previous management experience in QSR, fast casual dining, high-volume restaurants or independent hospitality businesses.
Experience as a General Manager, Assistant General Manager or kitchen-focused operational manager.
A genuine passion for food and confidence working hands-on in a busy kitchen.
Willingness to learn and work across all kitchen stations, including cooking and food preparation.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, train and develop both kitchen and front-of-house teams.
Good understanding of labour costs, food costs, stock control, waste management and restaurant profitability.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage busy services efficiently.
A proactive, problem-solving attitude and the confidence to take ownership of daily operations.
A strong commitment to food safety, hygiene, quality and consistency.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and key trading periods.
Above all, we're looking for someone who leads by example, isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and genuinely enjoys being part of the action.
You don't need to come from a traditional General Manager background. What matters most is your attitude, operational understanding and willingness to get involved wherever the team needs you.
We Offer Salary up to £45,000 per year, depending on experience
Free staff meal every shift
50% dining discount for you and up to 3 friends
Career progression opportunities as we grow across the UK
Opportunity to take ownership of the restaurant.
Freedom to improve operations and develop your team.
A dynamic, fast-paced working environment.
Opportunity to grow with an evolving business.
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