General Manager
hace 17 días
Barnet
Job Description: Job Title: General Manager Location: Fuel Bar Cockfosters, EN4 Salary: £29,000 per year Hours: 35h The Opportunity We are looking for a strong, reliable General Manager to take full ownership of the day to day running of Fuel Bar Cockfosters. This is not a standard café manager role. You will be trusted to run the shop, lead the team, and maintain high standards without constant input from the owner. If you’re someone who takes responsibility, leads from the front, and can keep a business running properly, this role is for you. About Us Fuel Bar is a fast-paced coffee and fitness-based environment serving high-quality coffee, shakes, and fresh food. We have a strong base of regular customers and gym members. The environment is energetic, social, and standards-driven. We expect consistency, reliability, and a high level of accountability. Your Working Days & Hours This is a structured, set rota: (31h 30min) • Monday: 6:15am–2:30pm (1h unpaid lunch) = 7h 15m, • Tuesday: 6:15am–2:30pm (1h unpaid lunch) = 7h 15m, • Thursday: 9:00am–5:00pm (1h unpaid lunch) = 7h, • Saturday: 10:00am–3:00pm = 5h, • Sunday: 10:00am–3:00pm = 5h (3h 30m ADMIN) Flexibility is required to support the business when needed. The Role You will be the operational lead on-site and responsible for running the business day today. You are expected to: • Run the shop without relying on the owner, • Manage the team and maintain standards, • Make decisions and solve problems independently, • Keep the business organised, efficient, and consistent This is a hands-on role. You will be working on the floor daily, not just managing from the side. Key Responsibilities • Take full ownership of daily operations, • Lead, manage, and hold the team accountable, • Create and manage staff rotas and ensure full coverage, • Maintain high standards of coffee (dial-in, consistency), • Oversee food prep and daily execution, • Manage stock, ordering, and suppliers, • Handle issues independently (equipment, staff, service), • Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workspace, • Deliver a strong and consistent customer experience, • Monitor performance and identify ways to improve the business What We’re Looking For Apply only if you meet the following: • Experience in a café or hospitality management role, • Strong barista skills (dial-in, consistency), • Confident running shifts and managing a team, • Able to work independently and make decisions, • Highly reliable, organised, and proactive, • Comfortable with early mornings and weekend work We are looking for someone long-term who wants to take ownership and grow with the business. What We Offer • £29,000 salary, • Free gym access, • Staff discounts on food and drinks, • A structured role with real responsibility, • Support from the owner without micromanagement, • A family-built environment connected to Athletic Development Club (ADC) a private members personal training gym, • A premium, community-driven setting , not a high-street chain, • Opportunity to build relationships with a loyal client base and regular members, • A more personal, familiar working environment where you get to know customers properly Additional Benefits As part of the role, you will also be expected to promote ADC (Athletic Development Club) to customers and members. Referral Bonus: • £100 for every client who signs up for 2 sessions per week, • £50 for every client who signs up for 1 session per week Bonuses are paid monthly once sign-ups are confirmed. Important This role requires someone who takes responsibility and can run the business day-to-day without constant direction. If you are looking for a short-term role or something less hands-on, this is not the right fit. Apply **If you’re genuinely interested, follow us on Instagram Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract Benefits: • Casual dress, • Company events, • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount, • Free parking, • Gym membership, • Referral programme, • Store discount Ability to commute/relocate: • Cockfosters: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required) Experience: • Management: 1 year (preferred), • Barista: 1 year (required) Location: • Cockfosters (preferred)
