General Manager
hace 1 mes
Stratford
Position: General Manager Location: East London Salary: Up to £42,000 + Bonus Contract: 40 Hours Are you ready to join one of the UK's most exciting and fast-growing food-to-go businesses? We're partnering with an ambitious, founder-led hospitality group that has built a strong reputation for bringing innovative, trend-led food concepts to the UK market. With a growing portfolio of high-performing grab-and-go locations and exciting expansion plans ahead, the business is seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead one of its flagship East London operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and delivering an exceptional customer experience whilst working closely with an entrepreneurial leadership team. The business is looking for someone who can think on their feet, make decisions quickly, and confidently execute plans in a dynamic founder-led environment where adaptability and accountability are essential. The Ideal General Manager: Previous General Manager experience within a high-volume QSR, food-to-go, grab-and-go, or fast-casual environment A hands-on operator who leads from the front and enjoys being fully involved in the day-to-day operation Comfortable working in a fast-moving founder-led business where priorities can evolve quickly Strong decision-maker who can think independently, solve problems, and take action without constant direction Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and maintaining high operational standards Commercially aware with a strong understanding of sales performance, labour management, and cost controls Proven ability to recruit, coach, develop, and retain high-performing teams Organised, resilient, and able to thrive under pressure in a busy trading environment Strong understanding of KPI management and operational performance metrics Ambitious and motivated by growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding business Desirable Experience: Experience managing high-volume QSR, street food, grab-and-go, or quick-service operations Exposure to new site openings, business growth projects, or operational change initiatives Experience working within entrepreneurial or founder-led businesses Strong local store marketing and community engagement experience Track record of developing team members into future managers and leaders What's in it for you? Salary up to £42,000 plus performance-related bonus 40-hour contract with a strong work-life balance focus Opportunity to work closely with founders and senior leadership teams Genuine career progression opportunities as the business continues to grow A chance to influence operational standards and contribute to the success of an expanding brand Autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a visible impact Ideal opportunity for an ambitious General Manager seeking future progression into multi-site leadership If you're a high-energy General Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys taking ownership within a growing founder-led business, we'd love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKCT