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