Deputy General Manager- New Opening

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Baresca Tapas is an independent, family\-run restaurant \& bar group built on genuine hospitality, great tapas, and even better people.

We’re excited to be bringing the spirit of Barcelona to Mere Green and are looking for a warm, engaging, and hands\-on Deputy General Manager to support the launch and day\-to\-day running of our new Baresca.

This is a key leadership role within the business, ideal for a natural people person who thrives in a busy hospitality environment and leads with positivity, ownership, kindness, and teamwork. You will work closely with the General Manager to build a strong and happy team culture, deliver heartfelt hospitality, and help establish Baresca as a well\-loved local restaurant \& bar from day one.

Why Join Us:

• Brand\-new opening with the chance to shape the restaurant and bar from the start


• Independent, family\-run business with involved, supportive directors


• Values\-led culture where people come first


• Some of our perks…25% off food at our restaurants, annual management awards, birthday card \& gift, supplier trips, meals on duty, opportunity to progress, company pension, long service awards, Christmas Day \& Boxing Day off

• We are a family business and care deeply about positivity, ownership, kindness, and teamwork. Culture matters as much to us as performance.

• Support the general manager in the opening and day\-to\-day running of the restaurant \& bar


• Lead from the floor during service, ensuring a warm, efficient, and high\-quality guest experience


• Support the General Manager in recruiting, training, and developing a high\-performing team


• Maintain consistently high standards of service, presentation, cleanliness, and atmosphere


• Take responsibility for smooth daily operations in the General Manager’s absence


• Support opening and closing procedures and ensure all operational standards are met


• Assist the General Manager in overseeing events, private bookings, and group reservations

• Proven leadership experience in hospitality, ideally in a busy restaurant \& bar environment


• A foodie


• A natural host who connects easily with guests


• Warm, confident, and calm under pressure


• Leads by example with positivity and kindness


• A hands\-on management style with genuine passion for giving heartfelt hospitality

• £33,000 base salary


• Up to £2,000 achievable performance bonus


• Service charge average split: £9,000

Next step:

Apply with your CV and a short note telling us why you’d be a great fit to help with our new opening.

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