General Manager – Italian Restaurant
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We are a young and ambitious Italian restaurant group, specialized in fresh pasta fatta in casa. We launched our first restaurant two and a half years ago and are now looking for an experienced General Manager to grow the business and expand the concept.
The Role
As General Manager you will be responsible for the entire operation – front of house, kitchen, people, standards, and financial performance. This hands‑on leadership role is not desk‑based.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house operations.
- Maintain and develop exceptional service standards.
- Train, mentor, and inspire the team.
- Oversee hygiene, cleaning and compliance.
- Work closely with ownership on growth and expansion strategy.
Key Requirements
- Minimum 5 years in senior management.
- At least 3 years in a similar Italian restaurant environment.
- Extensive knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture.
- Excellent command of English (Italian strongly preferred).
- Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, EPOS systems.
- Confident with reservation platforms.
- Very strong financial acumen – budgeting, forecasting, P&L management.
- Qualified in HACCP & Health & Safety.
- Personal Liquor Licence.
- Proven ability to train staff to a very high standard of service.
Who You Are
- A leader, not just a manager.
- Hands‑on, visible on the floor and engaged with the kitchen.
- Entrepreneurial, growth mindset.
- Passionate about authentic Italian hospitality.
- Excited by the idea of helping scale a successful concept.
What We Offer
- Ad‑hoc contract package for the right candidate.
- A key role in shaping the future of the company.
- Opportunity to grow with a business aiming to expand the concept.
Additional Information
Immediate start. Full‑time employment. Experience required: General Manager. Languages: English – Advanced. About Pentole & Padelle – La Spaghetteria, located in Bloombsbury. xwzovoh We launched our first restaurant 2 years ago with a new concept – sharing pots and pans.
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