A very exciting new plant-based restaurant in Angel Islington is looking for a General Manager to spearhead the opening and establish a brand new iconic hospitality and wellbeing concept in London. This is a second restaurant opening of the Wild group which has been operating a reward-winning plant based eatery Wild Food Cafe in Covent Garden since 2011.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced general manager with an interest in plant based food and wellbeing-based hospitality. The right candidate will have a strong focus on innovation, solid experience managing financial targets, the right food vision, a feel for an outstanding company culture, and enlightened hospitality.
An excellent opportunity to become involved in a fast growing, exciting company with huge opportunities for progression within the wellness and hospitality industry. With the right attitude, the possibilities are endless.
Minimum 5 years experience in hospitality management in a general manager role is a must.
We are looking for an experienced, creative and inspiring leader that is equally good with people, targets and numbers, loves hospitality, is committed to quality and innovation, and is aligned to our vision.
This is a hands on and service related role where the successful candidate would be required to lead the team and train the team to deliver excellence on a daily basis.
Working alongside the Head Chef you will be responsible for driving the business forward and ensuring financial targets are met.
As a general manager, you'll be overseeing daily operations, ensuring a smooth and professional service, immaculate standards and a fun and proactive atmosphere. You'll be responsible for ensuring the fluent running of shifts throughout the week, alongside the rest of the management team. With savvy recruitment skills, exemplary training tactics, forward thinking and passionate outlook, you'll have a chance to grow and shine in this key role.
You are a quick thinker, a problem solver, a skilled communicator and a world-class inspirer with an excellent self-organisation and time management.
We are welcoming:

High standards of organisation, time management and hygiene.
A ‘can do’ attitude and an inspiring outlook.
Hands on attitude
General Human Resources knowledge
Training and Development
Finance savvy
Focus on team’s development, training and progression.
experience in supporting the seamless running of a restaurant by providing a highly efficient and effective service, ensuring standards are maintained and guest needs are anticipated.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and work on your own initiative, calmly and when under pressure.
Keeping meaningful communication flowing at all times between all members of the team.
Ensuring that food safety and security standards are met and adhered to consistently.
Self-confident, self-loving, self-appreciative, self-aware, self-motivated, positive attitude, service-oriented, flexible, fun-loving personality.
Understanding the difference between hospitality and service.
You love leading by example and working on the floor, alongside your team.
You are organised and follow up on your commitments.
You love what we do, and you love plant food and natural wine.
You communicate directly and honestly
You are a team player
You are supporter and have a hospitality outlook 24/7
You work well under pressure and are a natural problem solver.
You are brilliant at working on your own and fluidity adapting yourself to an ever-flowing eclectic mix of tasks and sub roles.

We Offer:

Opportunity to work and develop within a dynamic, innovative wellbeing hospitality business with a global vision.
Wage £25,000-£35,000 + performance bonuses to be negotiated.
Starting Mid/End September

The Wild Ecosystem
The Wild and Heart + Wild Food Cafe Ecosystem expresses multiple holistic ways of transforming humanity’s relationship with food through hospitality experiences, environments and education suited for different levels of engagement: from gentle introduction to a complete immersion and guides our customer base or ‘the wild tribe’ towards a deeper understanding of our food ecosystem, nature and wild foods, our wellbeing and, ultimately ourselves.
Our focus is on thriving creative individuals, communities and environments.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Salary: £35,000.00 to £40,000.00 /year