General Manager – Premium Food Retail
4 hours ago
£40000–£45000 yearly
Full-time
London
We are currently looking for an experienced and hands-on General Manager to lead the team at a well-established premium food retail business in North London. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong retail or hospitality operator to take ownership of the day-to-day running of a busy and successful operation, leading from the front across both the retail floor and food production areas. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the successful General Manager will be responsible for the overall performance of the business, driving exceptional customer service, commercial success and operational excellence. The Perks As General Manager, you will receive: • Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience, • Senior leadership role with real autonomy and responsibility, • Opportunity to influence the culture, standards and continued growth of a well-established independent business, • Supportive and passionate team environment, • Company pension, • Casual dress, • Staff meals and employee discounts, • 45-hour working week, • Flexible working pattern between 6:00am and 7:00pm The Place Our client is a highly respected independent food retail business with a loyal customer following and an outstanding reputation for quality products and excellent service. Combining retail with freshly prepared food, the business operates in a fast-paced environment where quality, consistency and customer experience are at the heart of everything they do. This is a hands-on operation with a strong focus on fresh food, high standards and creating a welcoming environment for both customers and the team. The Person The successful General Manager will have: • Previous experience as a General Manager within food retail, delicatessen, bakery, café or a similar fresh food environment, • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing sales, labour costs, margins and profitability, • A hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop a team, • Experience overseeing recruitment, training, rotas and performance management, • Excellent customer service and operational management skills, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to perform under pressure, • Experience managing stock control, ordering, opening and closing procedures and compliance, • A sound understanding of food safety, allergen management and health & safety legislation, • A genuine passion for high-quality food and delivering exceptional customer experiences, • Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays in line with the needs of the business If you're a commercially minded and hands-on General Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving independent food business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!