Restaurant Manager – Health-Focused Juice & Smoothie Bar (Central London) - to £50k

Description

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.

Ad ID: 5417428283