GENERAL MANAGER
City of London | Premium Daytime Restaurant
ABOUT AMMA & ATTA
We are reimagining Indian food for the modern working day. Inspired by the principles of Ayurveda, Amma & Atta combines freshly made parathas, nourishing dals, vibrant salads, specialty coffee, functional drinks, and Ayurvedic teas in a premium fast casual environment designed for everyday use.
Our first flagship location is opening in the City of London, serving breakfast, lunch, and afternoon occasions to a health-conscious urban audience. We are seeking an exceptional General Manager to join our founding team and help build the operational foundations for future growth.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is not a typical General Manager role. We are looking for an experienced hospitality leader who can successfully launch and operate a high-volume premium daytime restaurant while helping shape the systems, culture, and standards that will support future expansion.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations Leadership
— Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations
— Deliver exceptional guest experiences consistently
— Drive operational efficiency, speed of service, and food quality
— Manage opening and closing procedures
— Maintain exceptional cleanliness and compliance standards
Team Leadership
— Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team
— Create a positive and accountable culture
— Manage rotas, labour planning, and scheduling
— Develop future supervisors and managers
Financial Management
— Deliver weekly and monthly sales targets
— Manage labour costs and productivity
— Control food and beverage costs
— Monitor stock levels and minimise waste
— Drive profitability while maintaining service standards
Food Safety & Compliance
— Ensure full compliance with all Food Safety, Health & Safety, HACCP, and allergen management requirements
— Maintain Food Safety Level 2 and Level 3 standards across the operation
— Conduct regular compliance checks, audits, and team training
— Ensure all food safety records, temperature logs, and due diligence documentation are completed accurately and on time
— Lead external inspections and maintain audit-ready standards at all times
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
— Minimum 10 years of hospitality management experience
— At least 3 years operating at General Manager level
— Strong experience within premium fast casual, quick service, or high-volume daytime hospitality concepts
— Experience managing teams of 20+ employees
— Strong commercial and financial acumen
— Proven track record of delivering sales growth and profitability
— Excellent people leadership and coaching skills
— Strong understanding of labour management, food cost control, stock management, and operational KPIs
— Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, health and safety, HACCP procedures, allergen management, and regulatory compliance
— Current Food Safety Level 3 certification (minimum)
— Strong understanding of food safety policies, audit readiness, and compliance management
— Experience implementing and maintaining food safety systems across high-volume operations
— Experience opening new sites is highly desirable
— Passion for food, hospitality, and guest experience
PREFERRED BACKGROUND
Experience with brands such as itsu, Farmer J, Leon, Pret A Manger, Gail’s, or similar premium fast casual concepts.
COMPENSATION
Competitive salary, performance bonus, and the opportunity to join an ambitious founder-led business at an exciting stage of growth.
TO APPLY
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Send us your CV and a short note — tell us about your experience in premium fast casual hospitality and what draws you to building something from the ground up at Amma & Atta.
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Amma & Atta
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