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General Manager | Botanica Hall | Clapham Junction | OTE Earnings up to 80k + Up to £20,000 Super bonus Botanica Hall is a little bit different. Right in the heart of Clapham Junction, within the beautifully restored Arding & Hobbs building, Botanica is the kind of place that can start with a morning coffee, drift into a long lunch, get lively over bottomless brunch and finish with cocktails, DJs and a late night. With stylish all-day dining, a coal-fired kitchen, seriously good cocktails and a venue that knows how to have a good time, Botanica has become one of South West London's go-to destinations for everything from date nights and celebrations to after-work drinks and big weekends. By day, it's about great food, brunches and catching up with friends. By night, the lights go down, the cocktails come out and Botanica shifts gear. And now we're looking for someone to take the reins. You'll be the sort of person who... • Understands what makes a great lifestyle venue tick, where food, drinks, service, music and atmosphere all work together, • Thrives on the energy of a busy brunch, packed dining room, celebration booking or late-night crowd, • Can drive daytime trade as confidently as evening and late-night business, • Has a genuine passion for quality food, cocktails and hospitality, • Knows how to create an atmosphere that keeps guests staying for one more drink, • Is commercially sharp and knows how to turn a busy venue into a successful one, • Leads from the floor, inspiring teams through presence, energy and example What you'll do You'll run Botanica Hall like it's your own. From the first coffee of the morning to the last cocktail of the night, you'll be responsible for the entire guest experience. You'll build and develop a brilliant team, maintain exceptional standards, drive sales across all trading periods and ensure Botanica remains a standout destination in Clapham Junction. You'll also play a key role in the venue's events business, delivering everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations for up to 450 guests. Most importantly, you'll make the place feel great. What we're looking for • Minimum 2 years' experience as a General Manager, • Strong background in premium bars, restaurants, lifestyle venues or high-volume hospitality, • Experience across brunch, daytime, evening and late-night trading, • Strong commercial and operational knowledge, • Passion for food, drink and guest experience, • Excellent leadership, communication and people development skills, • Calm under pressure with a true ownership mentality, • Personal Licence holder desirable What's in it for you? A standout venue in one of London's busiest neighbourhoods, backed by a growing company that genuinely invests in its people. • Competitive salary plus bonus - Up to £20,000 Super bonus, • Comprehensive training and clear progression opportunities, • Employee discounts across the group, • Team socials, incentives and trips, • Birthday day off, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits, • Referral scheme of up to £1,000, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Cycle-to-work scheme Ready to take the reins at one of Clapham Junction's most exciting all-day venues? If you're commercially sharp, people-focused and know how to create a brilliant atmosphere, from bottomless brunch through to late-night cocktails, we'd love to meet you. Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company ! Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' in 2023 Most recently won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.

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Swiss Butter - Holborn

South Kensington, London

Summary of Position The Restaurant Manager owns the total store operating result: P&L, guest experience, people, food safety, standards and compliance. The RM plans the trading day, makes the final T-15 readiness decision, commands through the parallel ARM/Shift Leader/Kitchen Manager structure, owns store-level escalations and ensures truthful commercial, people and operating evidence. Key Performance Areas (KPAs) • Trading-Day Plan & Store Readiness, • Live Store Command & Guest Outcome, • P&L, Cost & Cash Control, • Food Safety, Compliance & Risk, • People, Certification & Succession, • Close, Data & Reporting Duties & Responsibilities Trading-Day Plan & Store Readiness • Read operating data and known conditions, set the day's priorities and run the T-60 briefing., • Make the T-15 GO / NO-GO readiness decision using the approved store-operating standard. Live Store Command & Guest Outcome • Command the store through parallel Shift Leader, ARM and Kitchen Manager ownership, intervening on escalation without collapsing role accountability., • Own the guest-experience outcome and final escalation/recovery decisions within published authority., • Lead high-severity or multi-playbook incidents and interface with Area Manager/Country Head/platform functions as required. P&L, Cost & Cash Control • Control daily commercial/financial signals, labour, food and controllable-cost actions, void/discount authority and cash reconciliation., • Where food-cost variance exceeds 2% of theoretical under the current operating standard, require root-cause action and log it by end of day., • Independently reconcile the Shift Leader's end-of-day cash count the next morning. Food Safety, Compliance & Risk • Verify food-safety, allergen, legal/compliance and safe-to-operate corrective action; do not author functional standards outside RM authority. People, Certification & Succession • Own store people deployment, scheduling discipline, performance follow-up, development and succession execution., • Ensure only appropriately certified people are assigned to roles/stations under the current approved control., • Issue final certifications for designated store roles only where the Academy assigns RM as certifier. Close, Data & Reporting • Verify store close and next-morning controls, explicitly carrying forward unresolved issues., • Complete DOL/dashboard/daily-log narrative, exception escalation and operating-data evidence truthfully and on time. Additional Responsibilities & Reporting • Undertake responsibilities assigned by the Direct Supervisor. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • T-60 briefing and T-15 GO / NO-GO readiness decision are completed to standard., • Store P&L, labour, food cost and controllable-cost actions are actively managed against approved targets., • Food-cost variance above 2% of theoretical triggers root-cause action and end-of-day logging under the current standard., • Shift Leader cash count receives independent RM next-morning reconciliation., • Only appropriately certified employees are independently assigned to roles/stations., • DOL, daily log, close, compliance and escalation evidence is complete and truthful. Qualifications • For internal progression, hold current ARM certification and complete the Restaurant Manager Development Plan; external appointments must satisfy People OS hiring rules and equivalent operating experience., • Strong whole-store knowledge across FOH, BOH, P&L, labour/food cost, guest recovery, food safety and people leadership., • Ability to lead through role owners rather than personally absorbing every operating task., • Complete current Restaurant Manager certification before independent store accountability. Core Competencies • Strategic Operational Leadership - Turns strategy and standards into disciplined operating execution., • Financial Acumen - Reads P&L and operating signals and converts variance into action., • Leadership & Succession - Builds accountable leaders and sufficient successor capacity., • Decision Making & Judgment - Acts within authority, escalates correctly and preserves governance., • Cross-Functional Collaboration - Works effectively with I MANAGE platform functions while preserving ownership boundaries., • Data & Evidence Discipline - Uses verified information, protects system truth and reports exceptions clearly. Technical Skills Advanced working knowledge of store P&L, forecasting/deployment, POS/IMS/dashboard controls, food safety, playbook command and people/succession systems. Current Restaurant Manager certification is required before independent store accountability. Where It Leads Restaurant Manager (you are here) > Area Manager (next) > Operations Manager > Senior Operations Manager proving assignment > Operations Director To earn Area Manager: • Assignment Policy: Complete at least two years as a Restaurant Manager before permanent promotion unless an approved People OS exception applies; complete the one-year Area Manager Development Plan including at least one store opening run A-to-Z., • Swiss Butter Academy: Maintain current Restaurant Manager certification and complete Area Manager learning, field evidence and certification before independent AM duty., • Performance: Meet the published People OS promotion performance gate for the relevant cycle., • Dual 80 Principle: Demonstrate at least 80% readiness against the destination-role Responsibility Register, with a named successor at least 80% ready against your current role where a permanent promotion is involved., • Culture: Hold current culture-gate evidence and demonstrate the 5 H's consistently: hunger, hustle, humility, hardiness, heart., • Role Availability & Approval: The destination role must be approved/open and the verified promotion or transfer pack must receive the required approval.

South Kensington, London

Store Manager – TEASE South Kensington Location: London Salary: £32,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience Contract: Full-time Reporting to: Head of Operations About the role TEASE is looking for an experienced, commercially driven and hands-on Store Manager to lead our team at South Kensington. We are looking for a manager who understands how to deliver a premium guest experience while maintaining excellent operational standards and strong commercial results. The Store Manager will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation and performance of the store, including sales, profitability, labour management, product quality, food safety, team development and customer satisfaction. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will be visible on the shop floor, lead by example and actively support the team during busy trading periods. Key responsibilities Leadership and team development Lead, motivate and inspire the team to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Recruit, onboard, train and retain high-performing team members. Coach and develop Supervisors, Baristas and other team members through regular feedback and performance reviews. Create a positive, professional and accountable store culture. Lead daily briefings and regular team development meetings. Manage attendance, conduct and performance matters fairly and professionally. Identify and develop future Supervisors and Assistant Managers. Ensure all required training and development records are completed and kept up to date. Build and maintain a strong, professional relationship with the Act as the main day-to-day store contact for Bicester Village. Ensure the appearance and atmosphere of the store remain appropriate for a premium luxury retail destination. Customer experience Ensure every guest receives warm, attentive and personalised service. Ensure all food and drinks are prepared consistently according to TEASE recipes, quality and presentation standards. Handle customer feedback and complaints professionally, resolving issues quickly and appropriately. Maintain excellent customer satisfaction and mystery shopper results. Minimise refunds by addressing the root causes of service or product issues. Continuously identify opportunities to improve the customer journey. Commercial performance Take ownership of store sales, labour, gross profit, waste, average transaction value and overall profitability. Deliver weekly and monthly sales targets. Prepare rotas that support the needs of the business while maintaining effective labour control. Plan staffing carefully around weekends, public holidays, seasonal events and periods of increased visitor numbers. Maximise team productivity throughout the trading day. Review business reports, identify performance trends and implement clear action plans. Identify opportunities to increase revenue, customer conversion and average transaction value. Control unnecessary expenditure while protecting product quality and customer service. Store operations Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, organisation and store presentation. Ensure all opening, closing and daily operational procedures are completed correctly. Manage stock levels, ordering, deliveries and product availability. Complete regular stock counts and investigate any variances. Minimise waste, losses and unnecessary costs. Ensure correct stock rotation and FIFO procedures are followed. Work closely with TEASE’s Central Kitchen, suppliers and support teams. Ensure equipment is properly maintained and faults are reported promptly. Maintain accurate weekly reports, payroll information and operational records. Food safety and compliance Take full responsibility for food safety, HACCP, health and safety, fire safety, COSHH and accident-reporting requirements. Maintain excellent standards in preparation for Environmental Health, internal and Bicester Village audits. Ensure all compliance documentation is accurate, complete and submitted on time. Conduct regular quality and safety checks. Ensure consistent portion control, product presentation and speed of service. Coach the team immediately when standards are not being met. What we are looking for Essential At least two years’ experience managing a fast-paced hospitality, café or retail operation. Proven experience leading, coaching and developing a team. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand store performance. Experience managing sales targets, rotas, labour budgets, stock and waste. Exceptional customer-service standards. Excellent communication and relationship-management skills. Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities. Confidence working with POS systems and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace. A hands-on management style and willingness to support the team wherever needed. Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and peak trading periods. Highly desirable Previous experience working within Bicester Village. Experience within a luxury retail destination, premium hospitality environment or high-profile shopping location. Experience serving an international customer base. Knowledge of Bicester Village’s operating standards, systems or management structure. Experience within speciality coffee, cafés, matcha or premium food and beverage. Food Safety Level 3 qualification. First Aid or Personal Licence qualification, where applicable. The person we are looking for You will be: A confident and natural leader. Warm, polished and professional. Commercially minded and results-driven. Calm and solutions-focused under pressure. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Comfortable developing relationships with external stakeholders. Passionate about premium hospitality and exceptional customer service. Able to balance the needs of TEASE with the standards and expectations of Bicester Village. Flexible, adaptable and comfortable operating in a busy, high-profile environment. Committed to developing people and building a strong, positive team culture. What success looks like Success in this role means building an engaged and high-performing team, delivering consistently exceptional products and customer experiences, achieving the store’s commercial targets and maintaining outstanding operational and food-safety standards. You will also establish TEASE as a trusted and valued operator within Bicester Village by maintaining a positive, collaborative relationship with the Village team and ensuring the store consistently reflects the quality expected from one of the world’s leading luxury shopping destinations. How to apply Please submit your CV together with a short introduction explaining your management experience and why you would be a strong fit for TEASE at South Kensington.

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