General Manager - Premium Café & Food Business - North London - C&E Recruitment - London

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at this fantastic independent café in Hammersmith. As Chef de Partie, you will work closely with the senior kitchen team to prepare and serve fresh, seasonal dishes throughout the day, ensuring the highest standards are consistently maintained. The Perks As Chef de Partie you can expect the following: • £15 per hour, • Predominantly daytime hours, • Some evening flexibility required on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (service finishes around 9pm), • Generous staff discount, • Referral bonus scheme, • Complimentary anniversary meal for two, • Contributory pension scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Free meals on shift, • Career development, training, and support to progress your career, • Opportunities to grow within the business, • Monthly performance bonus and rewards The Place Our client is an independent neighbourhood café in Hammersmith, serving high-quality breakfast, brunch and lunch with a real focus on fresh, seasonal produce. The café offers a relaxed and welcoming environment with a strong local following. Open seven days a week, the kitchen delivers consistently excellent food using quality ingredients in a busy daytime setting, with selected evening service on Thursday, Friday and Saturday finishing at approximately 9pm. The Person The ideal Chef de Partie will have the following: • Solid experience in a fresh food kitchen, ideally within a café, brunch, restaurant, or similar environment, • Confidence running your own section and working as part of a small kitchen team, • High standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food presentation, • A good understanding of food safety and health & safety procedures, • Flexibility to support daytime service and occasional early evening shifts, • A positive, hands-on attitude with the willingness to learn and develop, • A true passion for fresh food and delivering great quality dishes If you are an experienced Chef de Partie looking for a fantastic opportunity within an independent café, apply today!

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at this fantastic independent café in Hammersmith. As Junior Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef and senior kitchen team to support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to deliver fresh, seasonal dishes while ensuring the highest standards are consistently maintained. The Perks As Junior Sous Chef you can expect the following: • £17 per hour, • Predominantly daytime hours, • Some evening flexibility required on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (service finishes around 9pm), • Generous staff discount, • Referral bonus scheme, • Complimentary anniversary meal for two, • Contributory pension scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Free meals on shift, • Career development, training, and support to progress your career, • Opportunities to grow within the business, • Monthly performance bonus and rewards The Place Our client is an independent neighbourhood café in Hammersmith, serving high-quality breakfast, brunch and lunch with a real focus on fresh, seasonal produce. The café offers a relaxed and welcoming environment with a strong local following. Open seven days a week, the kitchen delivers consistently excellent food using quality ingredients in a busy daytime setting, with selected evening service on Thursday, Friday and Saturday finishing at approximately 9pm. The Person The ideal Junior Sous Chef will have the following: • Solid experience in a fresh food kitchen at Junior Sous Chef level or as an experienced Chef de Partie ready to step up, • Experience supporting the running of a kitchen and leading a small team, • Confidence working across all sections and supporting service, • High standards of cleanliness, organisation, stock control, and food presentation, • A good understanding of food safety and health & safety procedures, • Flexibility to support daytime service and occasional early evening shifts, • A positive, hands-on attitude with the ability to motivate and support the team, • A true passion for fresh food and delivering great quality dishes If you are an experienced Junior Sous Chef looking for a fantastic opportunity within an independent café, apply today!

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!

Trainee Pastry Chef - Production Kitchen We are currently looking for a trainee Pastry Chef for our client near Woking, Mayford. As a commis pastry chef you will work alongside the owner and production team producing high end desserts and afternoon teas for various clients in London. The Perks The trainee chef will receive: A competitive basic salary of between £25,000- £26,0000 depending on experience 45-hour contracted week Monday to Fridays only No late evenings shifts Learning from a highly experienced owner and team Shifts from 7am onwards Working for a high-profile pastry chef with many years of experience Great career progression opportunities The Place Our client specialises in making bespoke luxury desserts outsourcing to high-end hotels, afternoon teas, restaurants, airlines and wholesale and retail trades. Trading since 2005, their business maintains exceptionally high standards and delivers an extensive range of products 7 days a week. The Person The Pastry Chef will have: Trained in pastry or passionate home baker with some commercial experience Ideally be able to drive or live locally to Mayford Proactive & a quick learner Drive to learn and grow Be available for early/late morning starts Have a passion for pastry and good attention to detail Be driven and willing to progress in your career Have the confidence to create and be innovative If you are a trainee pastry chef with a passion for new and creative ideas, ready for your next challenge, apply today!

About us: At Urban Greens, we believe that perfectly crafted salads can empower how we eat and feel. We are creators – leading the salad revolution to redefine London’s healthy eating scene. That means bringing people together, one bowl at a time, connecting them to real ingredients, bold flavour, and a community that genuinely cares. Now 6 stores strong (and growing fast), we’re building the next generation of leaders to grow with us. Who are we looking for? We’re looking for a passionate, hands-on leader to join us as a General Manager in a flexible, growth-focused role. This isn’t your typical single-site GM position (yet). You’ll work across our London stores, supporting existing teams, driving performance, and helping us raise the bar everywhere we operate. As we continue to expand, this role is designed to evolve into taking full ownership of your own store in the near future. This is also a great opportunity for a strong, experienced Assistant Manager from a QSR background who’s ready to step up and develop into a General Manager quickly. We’re after someone who brings energy, positivity, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset – someone who leads from the front and thrives in a fast-paced, people-first environment. What you'll be doing: • Supporting multiple London locations to deliver strong operational and financial performance, • Stepping in where needed – leading shifts, supporting teams, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, • Driving sales by identifying opportunities and bringing fresh, creative ideas to grow the business, • Coaching and developing team members, helping build future leaders and embedding Urban Greens culture, • Delivering exceptional customer experiences and handling challenges with a calm, solutions-focused approach, • Monitoring performance, feedback, and standards across sites, and taking action to continuously improve, • Supporting cost control across labour and food, with a strong commercial mindset, • Ensuring food quality, hygiene, and health & safety standards are consistently met across all locations, • Acting as a brand ambassador – bringing the Urban Greens vibe, energy, and standards to every store you step into About you: • Proven experience as an Assistant Manager or General Manager within a QSR or fast-paced hospitality environment, • A natural leader who motivates, develops, and brings out the best in people, • Commercial awareness with a drive to hit targets and grow the business, • Adaptability – comfortable working across different locations and teams, • A positive, can-do attitude with strong problem-solving skills, • Someone who’s ready to take the next step into a full General Manager role in the near future Benefits: • 50% discount at all Urban Greens locations, • Complimentary meal on shift, • 28 days holiday, • Ongoing development and real career progression opportunities, • Competitive salary + bonus scheme If you’re ready to grow with us, bring the energy, and be part of something exciting – we’d love to hear from you.

General Manager – PYRÁ Location: Queen’s Park, LondonRole Type: Full-time, senior leadership position Role Overview The General Manager is the operational and cultural lead of PYRÁ, responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving commercial performance and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the restaurant, bar, private dining and events. This role requires a hands-on, people-first leader with strong commercial awareness, capable of running a high-energy hospitality venue while protecting brand standards, profitability and team morale. Key Responsibilities: Operations & Service Excellence Oversee all front-of-house and venue operations, ensuring consistently high service standards.Lead daily service across lunch, dinner, brunch, events and private hire.Act as the senior point of contact on-site for guests, suppliers and partners.Ensure compliance with all health & safety, licensing, food safety and legal requirements.Maintain venue presentation, ambience, music levels and guest flow in line with PYRÁ’s brand. Team Leadership: Recruit, train, manage and retain a high-performing FOH and management team.Set clear expectations, rotas and performance standards.Lead by example on the floor during service.Conduct regular team briefings, reviews and development sessions.Build a positive, accountable and motivated team culture. Financial & Commercial Management Own weekly and monthly P&L performance with the owner.Manage labour costs, GP targets, stock control, and wastage.Maximise revenue through covers, events, upselling and smart scheduling.Oversee till accuracy and financial controls.Contribute to pricing strategy and menu engineering alongside the Head chef and owner. Events & Private Hire Oversee the planning and delivery of private events, weddings, brand activations and parties.Work closely with the events team to ensure flawless execution on the day.Act as senior host for key events when required.Ensure events align with brand positioning and profitability targets. Brand, Guest Experience & Reputation:Protect and elevate the PYRÁ brand across service, tone and guest interaction.Handle guest feedback, complaints and reviews professionally and proactively.Drive repeat business, community engagement, and local reputation.Support marketing initiatives, launches and experiential events. Systems & Processes Implement and maintain clear SOPs across FOH and operations.Improve efficiency through systems, scheduling and process optimisation.Liaise with suppliers and contractors.Support the owner with reporting, forecasting and strategic planning. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience as a General Manager or senior hospitality manager.Strong background in premium casual dining, events-led venues or destination restaurants.Commercially astute with solid P&L understanding.Confident leader with excellent people management skills.Strong knowledge of wine.Calm under pressure, organised and solutions-focused.Excellent communication and guest-facing presence.Passion for food, wine, music and hospitality experiences.

Incipio curates beautiful spaces with vibrant atmospheres for great times. We are seeking an outstanding and experienced Deputy General Manager with a love for varied hospitality experiences, high volume operations & who thrives managing large teams. The Prince is a true West London institution, a buzzing legacy venue at the heart of the community, bringing the party week after week with everything from live music sing alongs to electric Sports Sundays. The Role: As Deputy General Manager, you'll be key to the running and success of The Prince. Our Deputy General Managers are pro-active, insightful, commercial leaders for their venues. You will bring imagination, joy and a boundless passion for incredible people, outstanding hospitality and revenue driving through innovative ideas and continuous development of your team. We Expect You To: Have pure passion for hospitality and giving guests a wonderful time. Take full ownership of your KPIs whether that is financials, people, compliance, stock management – guest experience is at the core of your passion. Lead joyous, guest focused, shifts; managing everything from atmosphere to standards. Empower your team to develop through the career pathway, giving clear and example lead feedback. Obsess over service standards and deliver nothing short of excellence. Coach, mentor, and inspire with a big heart and a focus on people development. Work collaboratively with your General Manager, Head Chef and other stakeholders to achieve success. Ensure safety of your guests, your team, and your venue at all times. Maintain compliance and actively promote completion of online training, daily/ weekly checks and best practices. Adapt and evolve by embracing challenges and thrive in a changing environment. Communicate with impact – clearly, effectively, and with intention. Always taking the time to review and follow up. Be an effective leader who is approachable, honest and supportive in driving the business forward. Who You'll Be: A proven leader with experience in high volume operations. A personal license holder. Someone who loves running big shifts, managing varied areas of a business but keeps the guest experience as a priority. Energetic, passionate, and resilient. Have a structured mindset, setting clear expectations and empowering your team. Obsessed with communication, constantly speaking to your team, with the ability to communicate the bigger picture as well as venue specific details and getting the team to understand why their roles are so important to the venues success. Engaged in wider Incipio culture, living and breathing our values. Curiosity and courage – always questioning, improving, and innovating. Strong knowledge of food safety, allergies & health & safety. Fun! Capable of integrating seamlessly into Incipio's culture. Benefits & Best Bits Vitality Package: Dental, Optical and Health insurance. Gym membership discounts + other rewards Self Space: Free Therapy through Self Space. Accessible to anyone who works for Incipio Hugely exciting career development, with opportunities to grow and expand in this role as the business grows 10% Bonus capacity paid annually Company awards and events Sickness & Compassionate Pay Incentive trips (Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France) Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials 50% discount for food and drink in all our venues Length in service; earn additional holiday after 2 years continuous service Incipio & Inclusivity We're all about celebrating individuality & inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We've got you!

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Deputy General Manager to join our amazing team. In return you will receive a competitive base salary up to £34,000 per annum plus a generous bonus and excellent benefits! £31,000 - £34,000 OTE - £37,000 Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 17 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. Walthamstow – set in a beautiful old glass factory – opened in January 2017 and was our first shop with an actual yard (well, we say 'yard', its more of a deck!). Our biggest shop to date, Walthamstow is a real hit E17ers, serving up our infamous pizza for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. What will I be doing? • Supporting the General Manager in all aspects of running the shop during peak, busy shifts. * Running your own shifts in the General Managers absence., • Keeping the team motivated and bringing great energy to each and every shift!, • Managing customer expectations, always going above and beyond., • Assisting with weekly reports, shop orders and team appraisals and development. What are we looking for? • Someone who has at least one years' experience as a Deputy Manager, ideally within a fast-paced, casual dining setting., • Someone who has great knowledge of both food hygiene and health and safety procedures., • An enthusiastic team leader and motivator who is a real people person with exceptional interpersonal skills., • It would be advantageous if you have previously worked within a takeaway setting., • An ambitious individual who would love to progress to a General Manager in the near future! What's on offer: • Monthly bonus which is based on KPIs (after probation is passed), • 40-hour contract, we love to promote a great work-life balance!, • 28 days holiday., • Christmas Closure., • Loads of room for progression!, • Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us., • Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts for family and friends across all sites!, • Staff parties throughout the year., • Cycle to work scheme., • Tech scheme., • Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offers free independent, expert, support and advice 24/7 to all YSP staff. If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP https://yardsalepizza.com/

Passionate about five-star service? We’re looking for a dynamic and hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead our restaurant. You’ll support the Restaurant Manager in running day-to-day operations, driving service standards, leading the floor, and inspiring a team to deliver seamless, exceptional guest experiences. What you will do in this Splendid Role: Our team are the heart and soul of all we do. Here’s what you’ll be up to: • Supporting the management of restaurant operations during service, • Leading and motivating a front-of-house team with confidence and energy, • Upholding five-star service standards in a lively, upscale setting, • Assisting with staff training, scheduling, and performance management, • Monitoring guest satisfaction, operational flow, and revenue opportunities What Makes you Splendid: Our team are the heart and soul of all we do. Here’s what you’ll be up to: • Supporting the management of restaurant operations during service, • Leading and motivating a front-of-house team with confidence and energy, • Upholding five-star service standards in a lively, upscale setting, • Assisting with staff training, scheduling, and performance management, • Monitoring guest satisfaction, operational flow, and revenue opportunities Our Splendid Benefits: When you join Splendid, you will enjoy a reward package to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career. Here are just some of the benefits on offer: • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential wellbeing support whenever you need it with 24/7 access to remote GP appointments., • Hotel Room Discounts – stay with us or our partner hotels at special team rates including discounted rates for friends and family., • Food & Beverage Discounts – enjoy meals and drinks at reduced prices across our hotels., • Life Assurance – peace of mind for you and your loved ones., • Salary Sacrifice – Car Scheme: Our team members can enjoy the ultimate benefit of driving a brand new, full insured and maintained car for a fixed monthly amount taken from their salary., • Stream – access your earned wages up to 50% whenever you need them giving you financial flexibility and Highstreet discounts available., • Pension - Auto enrolment into the company pension scheme., • Learning & Development - Opportunities available to progress your skills and career. About Hilton - London Bankside Located in Bankside, London’s cultural quarter, Hilton Bankside is a multi-award winning, next generation, design-led hotel. In 2024 it earned the prestigious Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification and is one of only two hotels to achieve this milestone in the UK for its dedication to environmental sustainability. The hotel also boasts a Vegan Suite approved by the Vegan Society. Splendid opened the hotel in 2015. It has 292 modern guest rooms, including 25 bespoke Suites and 2 bedrooms with in-room Peloton fitness experience, as well as an Executive Lounge, 11 flexible meeting rooms and leisure facilities including a fitness studio and indoor swimming pool. It is also the home to a 168-cover restaurant OXBO Bankside and specialist Gin Bar, The Distillery. The hotel boasts a state-of-the-art event space, including 11 flexible meeting suites. The stunning pillar free ballroom can accommodate up to 1,000 guests ideal for gala dinners, product launches, award ceremonies and conferences. Hilton Bankside’s dedication to providing innovative experiences for guests, combined with its commitment to sustainability, the local community and an exceptional team see guests and clients returning time and again

Are you ready to lead an exceptional food & beverage operation with confidence and flair? UBA Shoreditch is looking for an experienced, driven, and guest-focused F&B Venue Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our vibrant venue, part of Hart Shoreditch. At UBA, food and drink are at the heart of the guest experience. As F&B Venue Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the venue’s performance, leading your management and front-of-house teams to deliver seamless service, strong financial results, and a consistently memorable experience for every guest. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on the floor, inspires teams, and takes pride in high standards. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage all food & beverage operations, ensuring smooth, efficient, and high-quality service across all trading periods., • Recruit, train, develop, and motivate a strong management and FOH team, fostering a positive and high-performing culture., • Drive exceptional guest experiences, acting as a visible leader and main point of contact within the venue., • Maintain and uphold high standards of service, presentation, cleanliness, and brand consistency at all times., • Work closely with kitchen, bar, and senior hotel teams to ensure aligned operations and seamless service delivery. What We’re Looking For • Proven experience as an F&B Manager, Venue Manager, or similar senior role within a quality hospitality environment., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop teams., • Calm, organised, and confident under pressure, with excellent problem-solving skills., • Passionate about delivering standout, guest-first hospitality experiences., • A hands-on leader who leads by example on the floor., • Strong communication skills and attention to detail. What We Offer • Competitive salary plus service charge and performance-related incentives., • Staff meals on duty., • A supportive, welcoming, and energetic working environment within a lifestyle-led brand. Apply now with your CV and join us at UBA Shoreditch!

Area Manager / Operations Manager We are looking for a driven, hands-on Area Manager / Operations Manager to join our growing business and play a key role in taking it to the next level. This is not a role for someone who simply oversees operations from behind a desk. We are looking for someone who is happy to lead from the front, support our General Managers on the ground, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement systems that make the business stronger as it grows. You will work closely with the directors to improve operational performance, develop our management team, introduce new structures and processes, improve customer experience, support marketing initiatives, drive sales, control costs, and ensure consistency across all sites. Responsibilities • Support and develop our General Managers and management teams., • Maintain high operational standards across all sites., • Implement and improve systems, structures and SOPs., • Analyse KPIs, labour, stock, GP, sales and profitability., • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and revenue., • Support recruitment, training and staff development., • Work closely with the marketing team to help drive sales., • Ensure excellent customer service and food quality., • Be hands-on when required and lead by example. Essential Experience • Previous experience as a General Manager, Area Manager or Operations Manager within hospitality., • Proven experience managing multiple sites or high-volume operations., • Strong leadership and people management skills., • Commercially minded with the ability to improve business performance., • Experience implementing operational systems and processes., • Comfortable working both strategically and operationally. What We’re Looking For We want someone who genuinely enjoys building businesses, improving operations and developing people. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact within an ambitious and growing hospitality business.

We're looking for an experienced, passionate Assistant General Manager to join the team at Temper Soho. You'll work closely with the General Manager to lead the restaurant, inspire the team, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. What you'll do: • Support the day-to-day running of the restaurant., • Lead and motivate the front-of-house team., • Deliver outstanding customer service., • Manage shifts and maintain high operational standards., • Help drive sales, control costs, and achieve business targets., • Ensure compliance with health & safety and company procedures. What we're looking for: • Previous management experience in a busy restaurant., • A hands-on leader with a passion for hospitality., • Strong communication and organisational skills., • Ability to thrive under pressure and lead by example. If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, we'd love to hear from you.