Story Cellar is looking for a General Manager. You will be a hands-on and inspiring leader, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the restaurant operation and delivering an exceptional dining experience to every guest within a bustling and welcoming restaurant environment.
Inspired by the rotisseries and brasseries of Paris, Story Cellar combines charcoal cooking, classic dishes and a sophisticated wine programme with creative flair and counter-style dining.
What We Can Offer You at Story Cellar
- 50% staff discount across all restaurants within the group
- Team referral bonus up to £2,000
- Additional paid day off for your birthday
- Staff meal and drinks while on shift
- Regular and calendared staff socials
- Access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme where advice and counselling are available to assist with mental health
- Investment in training and development with qualifications across Wine, H&S, Food Safety and HR
General Manager Requirements
- Previous experience as a General Manager or senior restaurant leader within a high-quality, high-volume restaurant environment is absolutely essential
- Proven ability to lead, train and inspire large front of house teams
- Possess a genuine passion for hospitality alongside excellent food and beverage knowledge
- Experienced in managing financial performance, recruitment, team development, stock management and health and safety
- Strong operational and organisational skills with the ability to lead a busy restaurant service
- A natural host with exceptional guest relation skills and attention to detail
- Warm, friendly and humble personality
- Enthusiastic, proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Calm and professional under pressure within a fast-paced restaurant environment
- The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and growing restaurant group
We strive to be a company that is inclusive in terms of age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be happy at work. We’d love to hear from you if you’re a General Manager and up for a new challenge.
Tom Sellers
Hailing from Nottingham, Tom Sellers is a two Michelin-starred Chef who opened his first restaurant, Restaurant Story, at 26. At launch, Tom’s unique approach garnered significant critical acclaim, being awarded a Michelin Star just five months after opening, with a second star following in 2021.
Tom learned his craft from some of the world’s most influential Chefs and spent time working alongside the likes of Tom Aikens in London, Thomas Keller at three Michelin-starred Per Se in New York, and René Redzepi at two Michelin-starred Noma in Copenhagen, all before the age of 21.
Story Cellar, a Parisian-inspired rotisserie-style restaurant, opened in 2023 to much critical acclaim followed by Dovetale at 1 Hotel Mayfair, where the restaurant offers a sustainably minded, produce-led à la carte menu of reimagined European classics, bolstered by dishes cooked over the grill, and an abundant raw bar.
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