Restaurant General Manager

General Manager - Prezzo Italian

"Better Careers for Everyone!"

£35,020 - £40,500 basic salary, plus tronc and bonus

As a General Manager at Prezzo Italian, you'll be at the heart of your restaurant's success - leading with purpose and creating a space where team members and guests alike feel valued.

You'll inspire and develop your team to deliver exceptional Italian dining experiences, while driving operational excellence, strong business performance, and a culture where careers flourish.

With full accountability, you'll lead from the front-uniting your team, exceeding standards, and making every moment matter for your guests, your team, and the business

How we work

• Adapt quickly to challenges, making strategic decisions that enhance performance and service.
• Create a culture where team members deliver personalised, memorable guest experiences.
• Use insight and innovation to support sustainable growth and smart decision-making.
• Lead and align your team around shared goals for smooth, effective execution across the business.

Our Person - We are looking for someone who:

• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team aligned with Prezzo's values.
• Nurture a supportive environment where team members feel valued and empowered.
• Lead by example, ensuring service excellence and operational efficiency.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and development discussions.
• Uphold fair and consistent People policies.
• Champion a guest-centric culture, ensuring exceptional service.
• Train your team on menu knowledge, service standards, and problem-solving.
• Maintain a Google Review Rating of 4.5+ by continuously improving guest experiences.
• Build relationships with regular guests and local businesses.
• Own financial performance, focusing on sales, labour costs, and profitability. Achieve sales targets and KPIs to earn performance-based bonuses. Optimise labour costs through effective scheduling and great deployment.
• Collaborate with marketing on local sales and community engagement.
• Drive operational efficiencies through data-led decision-making. Ensure adherence to health & safety, food hygiene, and compliance standards.
• Maintain an audit-ready restaurant with high cleanliness and maintenance.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to ensure a safe environment.
• Oversee financial handling, stock inventory, and cost control processes.

Experience We Value

• 3+ years of experience as a General Manager or senior manager in the hospitality industry.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in P&L management, sales growth, and cost control.
• Passion for hospitality with a customer-first mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, able to make effective real-time decisions.
• Commitment to upholding health & safety and food safety standards.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to balance multiple priorities effectively.

Prezzo Perks:

What's

in it for you?

• TRONC

  and Commission Schemes - earn more as you drive success!

• 50% off food and drink at Prezzo

  , free meals on shift, and

  at least 25% discount for family and friends.

• Your birthday off

  !

• Employee Assistance Programme & GP appointment helpline.

• Grow with us -

  Career development opportunities & internal progression pathways.

Apply Now!

Whether

you're

starting

or looking to grow your career,

a

pply

today and be part of the Prezzo family!