General Manager – Italian Restaurant Venerdi / Italian speaking preferred

General Manager (48 Hours per Week)

Venerdi – Broadway Market, Hackney

Italian\-speaking preferred

About Us

Since opening our doors, our mission has been simple: to deliver authentic Italian food paired with exceptional hospitality. From the moment guests walk in, they are welcomed by the aroma of traditional Italian cooking, fresh Mediterranean ingredients, and the warmth of our team.

Our open kitchen, homemade bread, and vibrant atmosphere create a truly memorable dining experience. Our menu blends classic Italian favourites with contemporary twists — from antipasti and handmade pasta to pizza, fresh fish, meat dishes, and indulgent desserts. We are passionate about creating a place where guests come together to enjoy great food and even better service.

The Role

We are looking for a strong and experienced General Manager to lead our restaurant and team. This is a hands\-on leadership role for someone passionate about hospitality, people development, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate must have previous experience working as a General Manager within a busy restaurant environment and be confident taking full ownership of the operation, team performance, and guest experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the day\-to\-day restaurant operation


• Managing and motivating the front and back of house teams


• Driving exceptional guest experience and service standards


• Supporting recruitment, training, and team development


• Managing labour, rota planning, and operational performance


• Taking responsibility for opening and closing operations


• Ensuring compliance with health \& safety and company standards


• Building a positive, energetic, and high\-performing team culture


• Working closely with senior management to achieve business goals

• Previous experience as a General Manager within a busy restaurant is essential


• Strong leadership presence and ability to manage large teams


• Passionate about hospitality and Italian food culture


• Excellent communication and organisational skills


• Hands\-on and confident leading from the floor


• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends


• Italian language skills are a plus

What We Offer

• Supportive and energetic working environment


• Career growth opportunities


• The opportunity to lead within a vibrant and growing hospitality business

If you are passionate about hospitality and have the experience and leadership skills to drive a busy restaurant operation, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Part\-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,000\.00\-£42,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount

Application question(s):

• Do you currently require, or will you in the future require, visa sponsorship to work in the UK?

Experience:

• Hospitality: 3 years (required)

Language:

• Italian (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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