General Manager

Posted 6 days 18 hours ago by Wildwood - Telford

Permanent
Full Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
Shropshire, Telford, United Kingdom, TF1 1
Job Description

Right in the heart of Telford, our stunning Wildwood restaurant sits within the vibrant Telford Centre hub. Our 90 cover restaurant features a beautiful open kitchen that brings energy and theatre to the dining experience, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for both guests and team members.

This role is all about true ownership of the business. Leading the team, driving performance, controlling the numbers, and building a place people want to work in as much as they want to eat and drink in.

Here's why you'll love working with us
  • Earn up to £45,000 per year - this is including service charge
  • Full site ownership with the chance to build on what is already a fantastic restaurant
  • The opportunity to shape the team, culture, and guest experience
  • Work alongside a supportive, experienced management team and Area Manager who will help you grow
The vibe

This isn't a "clipboard in the corner" kind of job. You'll be on the floor, leading from the front, setting the energy and making sure the guest experience is exactly where it should be. At the same time, you'll be the person running the business behind the scenes managing labour, owning the P&L, driving sales, and making smart decisions that keep the site performing.

We're looking for someone who loves the buzz of hospitality but also understands what it takes to run a successful restaurant.

Who we are

Wildwood (part of the Bow Street Group) has been serving Italian-inspired food, great cocktails and characterful venues since 2006.

Every site has its own look and feel but one thing stays the same: casual excellence.
Full table service delivered with flair, confidence and personality.

No scripts. No robotic service. Just great hospitality.

With 30 restaurants and big expansion plans for 2026, there's serious room to grow with us.

What you'll be owning
  • Full P&L responsibility for the restaurant
  • Labour control and budgeting, ensuring the business performs week in, week out
  • Leading, developing and inspiring a strong management and floor team
  • Delivering consistently high guest experience and service standards
  • Training and developing people, helping the next generation of leaders grow
  • Driving sales, performance and local engagement
  • Managing stock, costs, rotas and operational standards
  • Working closely with the Area Manager to build and grow the business
You'll smash this if you are
  • A proven restaurant operator who knows how to run a busy site
  • Comfortable owning the numbers - P&L, labour and costs
  • A natural leader who builds strong teams and develops people
  • From a branded hospitality background (ideal but not essential)
  • The kind of person who loves improving, evolving and building something special

If you love the buzz of a busy floor, thrive on responsibility, and want to lead a restaurant with huge potential, this could be the role for you.