General Manager - New Opening

Craft, Creativity and Community – we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a General Manager tto work with us on a brand new opening based in Hoxton. 

About the role:

We have a brand new site opening that will accommodate breakfast and lunch cafe style bookings throughout the day before serving small plates and drinks into the evening until 11pm. The restaurant will seat 120 covers. The position will involve working a 5 over 7 shift pattern.

Key responsibilities
• Lead on opening this brand-new venue for Company of Cooks
• Managing and leading a team of 20-25
• Oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, including staffing, rotas, inventory management, and customer service
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize sales, increase profitability, and enhance the overall dining experience.
• Monitor financial performance, budget management, forecasting with regular reports
• Experience with events particularly weddings is preferred but not essential

Our Ideal Candidate:
• Proven experience as a General Manager or similar role in the restaurant industry for 2-3 years
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team
• Strong business acumen with a track record of driving sales and achieving financial targets
• Experience managing turnovers of £1.2million+
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for fresh food and excellent hospitality
• Knowledge of local regulations and compliance standards
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

What's in it for you?

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme

Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020.

A Honest Approach, A Passionate Team, Quietly Confident