Lead One of Leeds’ Most Exciting Restaurant Businesses
We’re not looking for someone to manage a restaurant.
We’re looking for someone to lead a business.
Habbibi stands as a captivating haven that seamlessly blends Middle Eastern allure with a touch of Dubai-inspired opulence. Our beautiful venue will definitely be a go-to destination, enticing guests with delectable Mediterranean cuisine, tempting desserts, and a selection of Middle Eastern inspired cocktails, mocktails and, of course, an array of shishas.
As part of our team, you will help us attain our aim to become a haven for food enthusiasts in search of a lively dining adventure. Your role will be instrumental in delivering an unforgettable experience to our discerning guests, be that serving them our scrumptious food, in our beautiful restaurant area, or our fabulous selection of drinks and Shisha.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead our busy Leeds restaurant.
The Opportunity
As General Manager, you will have full responsibility for the operational and commercial success of the restaurant.
You will lead from the front, inspire your team, build a high-performance culture and ensure that every guest leaves having received an exceptional experience.
This role offers genuine autonomy, significant influence and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing hospitality brand.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Leading and developing a large, multi-functional restaurant team.
- Driving exceptional guest satisfaction and service standards.
- Managing all aspects of restaurant operations.
- Delivering sales, profit and labour targets.
- Controlling costs and maximising business performance.
- Building a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement.
- Coaching, developing and retaining future leaders.
- Maintaining outstanding food safety, health & safety and compliance standards.
- Managing recruitment, succession planning and team development.
- Recruiting, training and staff management
- Ensuring full compliance with all licensing, food safety and regulatory requirements.
- Creating an engaging, positive and high-performing working environment.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a General Manager within a high-volume restaurant, hospitality or leisure environment.
- Demonstrate a proven track record of delivering strong commercial results.
- Have experience leading large teams within a fast-paced operation.
- Possess strong financial and business acumen.
- Have excellent leadership, coaching and people development skills.
- Be experienced in managing labour costs, payroll, budgets and operational KPIs.
- Be highly organised, resilient and capable of making effective decisions under pressure.
- Have a genuine passion for hospitality and exceptional guest experiences.
Why Join Habbibi?
We believe our people are the key to our success.
In return, we offer:
- Up to £40,000pa
- Tronc
- Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
- Comprehensive induction and leadership development.
- Staff discounts.
- Company pension.
- A supportive senior leadership team.
- The opportunity to lead a successful, high-profile restaurant business with genuine autonomy.
This Is More Than A General Manager Role
This is an opportunity to build a team, shape a culture, drive performance and leave your mark on a successful hospitality business.
If you’re an ambitious hospitality leader who is ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Habbibi success story.
Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Restaurant management: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
