General Manager - London

Polpo
Central London
Competitive
13 Sep 2017
19 Sep 2017
Full Time

General Manager - London

POLPO is a Venetian bàcaro - a humble restaurant serving simple but authentic food all freshly prepared on-site, paired with young Italian wines & classic Italian aperitivo cocktails. Take a look at our video & photos! 

We are currently recruiting for: 

  • General Managers 


This is what working for POLPO looks like: 

  • No staff uniform - we encourage you to let your individuality shine! 
  • Up to 50% discount on all POLPO Ltd restaurants 
  • Benefits platform offering discounts on restaurants, gym memberships, holidays and more via Perkbox membership for all staff 
  • Up to 28 days paid holiday per year 
  • Enrolment into company pension scheme after 3 months 
  • Childcare vouchers 
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme – where you can earn up to £300 to work with your friends 
  • Work incentives with amazing prizes such as trips abroad to Italy 
  • Staff parties 
  • Comprehensive induction 
  • Weekly in-house training sessions & supplier masterclasses 
  • Regular trips to producers, distilleries & suppliers 
  • Competitive salary with tronc 
  • Staff meals are provided daily, and a beer or glass of wine at the end of the night 
  • Fantastic development opportunities 


The Ideal POLPO Manager: 

  • You love food, drinks, restaurants & people 
  • You have experience in a similar role and are excited by the prospect of building and developing your own team 
  • You have knowledge and accountability for all aspects of running the business from recruitment to driving sales and monitoring labour costs. 
  • Valid right to work in the UK is essential 


Our teams are well known for being friendly, enthusiastic & dynamic, and we pride ourselves on delivering a balance of knowledgeable service with warm personable hospitality. 

We opened our first restaurant in September 2009 to immediate acclaim and we have since opened twelve restaurants across London, Brighton, Bristol & Exeter. 

There is lots of room for career growth in this young and dynamic company so if you think you have what it takes to join our team, please apply.