Restaurant Manager - Bambini, Shoreditch

Restaurant General Manager – Il Bambini Club at The Hoxton, Shoreditch

We are looking for a Restaurant General Manager to lead our team at The Hoxton, Shoreditch in our Il Bambini Club.

Born in Paris and inspired by the sunny, generous soul of Italy, Bambini is a lively trattoria known for its colourful dishes, shared feasts and playful spirit.

We're looking for a passionate, commercially minded and people\-focused Restaurant General Manager to lead the ongoing success of our London home. You'll be responsible for creating an exceptional guest experience, building and developing a high\-performing team, and driving operational excellence in a festive, design\-forward space where every guest leaves with a memorable experience.

What's in it for you...

• Competitive salary plus TRONC


• 28 days' holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), pension and life insurance


• A health cash plan to claim money back and access support for your physical and mental wellbeing


• It's OK not to be OK – we offer a confidential support hotline and a network of Mental Health First Aiders


• Retail and hospitality perks through our partner discounts


• Enjoy a complimentary meal for two when you join us


• Free meals during your shifts


• Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you leave us!)


• Plenty of opportunities to grow your career across our global family of brands


• Industry\-leading training, learning academies and leadership development


• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities


• Regular team socials, from drinks to our legendary bi\-annual parties


• Enhanced family leave


• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar celebrating and supporting our people

• Lead the overall operation of Il Bambini Club, ensuring every guest enjoys an exceptional dining experience from the moment they arrive.


• Inspire, coach and develop your management and restaurant teams, creating a culture where people thrive, grow and love coming to work.


• Drive commercial performance through strong financial management, labour planning, cost control and delivering against revenue and profitability targets.


• Lead from the floor, setting the pace and role\-modelling warm, genuine hospitality while maintaining exceptional service standards.


• Work closely with the Head Chef and bar leadership team to ensure seamless collaboration and consistently outstanding food and beverage experiences.


• Recruit, develop and retain a talented team, creating clear succession plans and opportunities for progression.


• Use operational reporting and business insights to identify opportunities, improve performance and continuously raise standards.


• Ensure compliance with health \& safety, food safety and licensing requirements while maintaining an organised, welcoming environment.


• Handle guest feedback confidently and professionally, turning challenges into opportunities to create loyal advocates.


• Be a true ambassador for both The Hoxton and Il Bambini Club, bringing energy, personality and leadership to everything you do.

• Previous experience as a Restaurant General Manager or General Manager within a high\-volume, quality\-led restaurant.


• A proven leader with experience building, inspiring and developing high\-performing management and restaurant teams.


• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, labour costs, KPIs and overall business performance.


• Passion for hospitality – you're all about creating memorable experiences for guests and colleagues alike.


• Individuals. You're looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.


• You're all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.


• You're not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.


• You're up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.


• You thrive in a fast\-paced environment, make confident decisions and lead by example from the floor.


• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.

This listing is from indeed. View original listing ↗