General Manager

Onda Pasta Bar - Manchester

General Manager

A fresh pasta bar from the team behind Gooey Bakery & Café, headed up by Michelin trained chef Sam Astley-Dean opened in March 2023.

Serving seasonal, casual pasta dishes, Onda has gone from strength to strength in the following 12 months. In May, we'll be opening our very own restaurant which will be a major milestone for us.

The Role

You will play a key role in developing our ambitious vision for this site, influencing positive change and taking Onda to the next level.

You will be responsible for managing the overall daily operations of the site. Your duties will include managing and developing staff, inspiring and nurturing your team, maintaining and developing product and service standards to achieve outstanding customer experiences. You will ensure the efficient management of premises, general housekeeping and health and safety across all departments. Contributing to financial targets is a key aspect of this role. You will use your knowledge and experience to ensure sales and profitability are maximised and costs are controlled.

About You

We are looking for an inspiring hospitality professional who shares our vision and passion for the industry, with a strong focus on creating amazing guest experiences. The ideal candidate will be an experienced General Manager who can bring industry insight and added value to our group.

The atmosphere of Onda is of the utmost importance, so the ability to both motivate staff and lead by example is crucial. With emphasis placed on staff retention and growth in all areas, the ability to demonstrate a desire to learn and progress would be a distinct advantage.

You will:

• have at least two years experience of working within a similar role and environment, where quality and consistency go hand in hand;
• have a solid understanding of food and beverage and up to date knowledge of industry trends;
• you will be confident in working with KPIs and influencing performance across the business;
• be a natural leader, with outstanding delegation skills. You will share your skills and experience and model behaviours that will inform, inspire and develop others;
• have a solid understanding of financials along with a proven track record of driving profitability whilst ensuring standards are maintained;
• you will be proactive with the ability to keep on top of work-flows and systems; and
• have an eye for detail in every aspect of the restaurant operation including health and safety and financial reporting and controls;
• In depth understanding of reservation platforms

We offer

• 50% discount on food across all Zanna sites
• Coaching opportunities
• Comprehensive training package
• Excellent progression opportunities
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistant Programme via Hospitality Action
• Free staff meal on shift
• Referral Bonuses

As an expanding, independent restaurant group, with new openings planned across the North West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, and beyond, we offer fantastic career progression and great staff perks throughout our portfolio.

If you're truly passionate about your career in hospitality and ready for your next challenge then we would love to hear from you.

35k Salary + share of service charge & tips