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 the 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.