Restaurant Manager – Health-Focused Juice & Smoothie Bar (Central London) - to £50k * Salary: £40,000–£45,000 10% Bonus (after 6 months) * Hours: 48 per week (6 am–7 pm, weekends essential, no evenings) * Location: Chelsea & Notting Hill, London * Start Date: ASAP A vibrant, independent healthy eating brand, with two high-performing sites in central London is seeking a hands-on, energetic General Manager to oversee day–to–day operations across both sites. This is a hands-on Restaurant Manager job, with opportunity to grow into a strategically important role, working closely with the Founder/Director. The business is driven by a mission to provide fresh-healthy food & drink that makes a positive, long-lasting impact on customer health & wellness. The range of products includes cold-pressed juices, smoothies, açai bowls, salads, hot foods, salad and noodle bowls & a range of desserts/snacks. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing independent business with a loyal customer base and a strong delivery/takeaway split. What You’ll Be Doing * Lead and inspire two teams of 10 across both sites, supported by Assistant Managers and Shift Leaders. * Help recruit, train, and develop FOH staff to deliver exceptional service and product quality. * Be present working on the floor during peak hours — weekends are the busiest. * Maintain KPIs across sales, labour, wastage, and mystery shopper scores. * Own daily, weekly, and monthly reporting to identify growth opportunities. * Ensure top-tier standards in food safety, hygiene, cash handling, and equipment maintenance. * Manage supplier relationships, stock levels, and merchandising displays. * Handle B2B enquiries, catering orders, and delivery platforms (e.g., Deliveroo). * Collaborate with the founder and production kitchen to maintain product consistency. What We’re Looking For * 2 years’ experience managing similar fast paced food & beverage operations (ideally QSR, but not essential), perhaps as General Manager or an Operational Manager. * Background in restaurants or kitchens — you know how service flows and what good looks like. * Confident, approachable leadership style with a strong floor presence. * Process-driven, organised, and financially literate. * Not from a heavily branded environment — autonomy and initiative are key. * Open to feedback, collaborative with a young team, and ready to grow with the business. * Must be willing to complete a 3-hour trial shift and SWOT analysis as part of the recruitment process. Salary & Benefits * Base Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per year (negotiable and depending on experience). * Bonus: 10% of base salary after successful completion of 6-month probation. * Hours: 48 hours per week (no evenings; weekends required). * Schedule: Operating hours 6 am–7 pm. * Perks: * Work with a purpose-led brand focused on health and wellness. * Be part of a young, dynamic team in two of London’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. * Opportunity to shape operations and grow with the business. * Staff discounts on all products. * Direct mentorship from the founder