Restaurant General Manager
Piri Fresco – Keswick, Cumbria
£40,000 -£45000 per year
Full-time, Permanent
Piri Fresco is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of our busy restaurant in Keswick.
This is a senior operational role for a confident, hands-on manager who can lead a team, maintain high standards and drive consistent performance across the restaurant.
You will be responsible for the smooth running of the operation, including service standards, team performance, staffing, stock control, compliance and customer experience. You will work closely with the owner to improve systems, strengthen the management structure and support the continued development of the business.
The successful candidate will be visible and actively involved in the restaurant. This is not a desk-based position. You will lead from the front, support the team during busy services and take ownership of standards across both front of house and the kitchen.
The existing team is established. Your role will be to assess its strengths, clarify responsibilities, develop future supervisors and managers, and create a clear and effective structure for the operation.
Applicants must have the right to work in the uk , as piri fresco is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this roll
Key Responsibilities
* Take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the restaurant
* Lead busy services and remain actively involved on the floor
* Maintain consistently high standards of customer service and hospitality
* Manage, motivate and develop the existing team
* Identify and develop future supervisors and managers
* Establish clear responsibilities, reporting lines and management procedures
* Implement, maintain and improve restaurant SOPs
* Prepare and manage staff rotas
* Monitor attendance, performance and conduct
* Recruit, onboard and train new team members when required
* Maintain effective opening and closing procedures
* Oversee cash handling and cashing-up procedures
* Manage stock, ordering, waste and supplier relationships
* Maintain food safety, cleanliness and compliance standards
* Handle customer feedback and complaints professionally
* Monitor labour costs and operational performance
* Identify operational issues and implement effective solutions
* Work with the owner on business development and operational improvements
What We Are Looking For
You will ideally have previous experience managing a busy restaurant, pub, café or hospitality operation.
We are looking for a manager who combines strong operational ability with visible, practical leadership. You should be comfortable leading services, supporting the team directly and taking responsibility for the overall performance of the restaurant.
The successful candidate will be:
* Reliable, dependable and professional
* A confident, visible and hands-on leader
* Comfortable leading from the floor during busy services
* Highly organised and operationally capable
* Focused on delivering excellent customer service
* Calm and effective under pressure
* Commercially aware and able to understand key performance drivers
* Confident managing both front-of-house and kitchen teams
* Capable of implementing systems, structure and accountability
* Skilled at developing team members and future leaders
* Proactive, decisive and solution-focused
* Committed to maintaining consistent standards
* Willing to get involved in the detail of the operation when required
* Comfortable working independently while collaborating with the owner
This role would suit an experienced restaurant manager who has previously improved, restructured or developed a hospitality operation and is ready to take full responsibility for its performance.
What We Offer
* £40,000 - £45000 per year
* Formal performance and salary review after six months
* Genuine responsibility and decision-making authority
* Direct collaboration with the business owner
* Support and resources to implement meaningful improvements
* The opportunity to shape the management structure and operating systems
* A key role in the development of a growing independent restaurant
* Long-term progression for the right candidate
This is an opportunity to join Piri Fresco at an important stage of its development and play a central role in strengthening the restaurant’s operation.
If you are an experienced restaurant manager with the leadership, organisation and operational ability to take responsibility for a busy independent restaurant, we would like to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
