Restaurant General Manager (New Winchester Restaurant!)

What youll do at Pasta Evangelists:

• Lead the charge in launching our exciting new Winchester store and restaurant offering an amazing customer experience to our guests from the moment we open our doors.
• Youll be the smiling face of Pasta Evangelists Winchester a figure known in the local area for providing effortless customer service and the finest fresh pasta in town.
• You will create lead and inspire a team of like-minded passionate individuals united by their faith in fresh artisan pasta and determined to deliver an unforgettable in-store experience.
• Youll take the lead on creating magic in store working with our Marketing team to bring limited edition events like in-store Italian lessons wine evenings pasta making classes for kids etc.
• You will create a work environment where team members thrive grow and feel valued.
• You will be our kitchen guardian ensuring that our sites are fully compliant with the high standards we set for safety and quality.
• You will immerse yourself in the intricacies of reports and regulations guiding us towards success while ensuring unwavering adherence to compliance with Food and Health & Safety standards.
• You will craft plans to meet business KPIs achieving commercial objectives and managing COGS smartly.
• Your goal Delighting customers and driving sales through continuous improvement and innovation.

Who you are:

• You are able to speak the language of motivation fluently inspiring and engaging people at all levels.
• You are well-presented and highly personable and feel comfortable hosting engaging with & chatting with customers on a near-constant basis.
• You have previous experience in nurturing and developing diverse teams.
• You have experience in turning raw talent into seasoned pros who love what they do.
• You are focused on revenue generation. You understand profit margins and know how to optimise them to keep our business thriving.
• You possess a strong commercial acumen adept at comprehending P&L dynamics. You have experience utilising data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions that ensure the business remains on a steady course.
• Youre no stranger to human resources. From recruitment to disciplinary processes you handle it all with empathy and finesse.

• Your love for Italian cuisine is contagious. Share your passion with the team and our guests.
• You are always hungry to learn and grow both personally and as a leader. You thrive on new challenges and opportunities.
• You are a natural talent-spotter. You will identify potential within the team and nurture it driving career development and success.
• You believe in recognizing and celebrating achievements and having fun whilst doing it!
• You are experienced in the hospitality industry with a proven track record of excellence. You know what it takes to deliver top-tier experiences.
• Numbers are your friends. You have experience analysing data to inform decisions and meet the key performance indicators with precision.
• You lead from the front empowering and motivating others to excel. Set high standards and watch the team rise to the occasion.
• If you dream in pasta shapes youre in the right place.

What we can offer:

• Competitive salary to attract the best talent
• Join a dynamic fast-moving & diverse team
• Join a growing business with growing opportunities
• Your birthday off fully paid
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Complementary staff food & drinks while on shift
• Performance driven Bonus scheme