Restaurant General Manager
| Company: | Aki Hospitality Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,000 to £40,000 a year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 4SD |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 22 Nov 2026 |
Summary
(Restaurant General Manager)
Pay: £37,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Job description:
Key details
Salary: £37,000 – £40,000 per year
Hours: Full-time, permanent – 45 hours a week, 5 days out of 7, including evenings and weekends
Location: Highcross Shopping Centre, Leicester LE1 4SD
Start: As soon as possible
About us
Smoky Boys is a growing UK BBQ and grill brand restaurant, known for Angus beef burgers, BBQ ribs, steaks and big sharing platters. Our newest restaurant, Smoky Boys BBQ & Grill Haus, opens this November at Highcross Shopping Centre in Leicester city centre. It has 128 covers and is 100% halal and alcohol-free. The restaurant is run by Aki Hospitality Ltd, an official Smoky Boys franchise partner. Find out more about us at akihospitalitygroup.com.
The role
We're looking for a hands-on General Manager to open the restaurant and run it like it's their own. You'll build and lead the team, deliver great service on every shift and own the results, supported by the directors and the Smoky Boys operations team.
What you'll do
Lead the opening: recruit, train and build the front-of-house team
Run day-to-day operations across dine-in, takeaway and delivery
Hit sales, labour and profit targets; manage rotas, stock, suppliers and cash
Keep food safety, health and safety and brand standards spot on, so the restaurant is always inspection-ready
Work hand-in-hand with the Head Chef so kitchen and floor run as one team
Look after every guest, handle feedback and build strong reviews
Grow the restaurant locally through delivery apps, social media and the Highcross community
Report weekly performance to the directors
What we're looking for
At least 2 years as a General Manager or Restaurant Manager in a busy restaurant (strong Assistant General Managers ready to step up are welcome)
A calm, hands-on leader who builds, trains and keeps great teams
Confident with the numbers: sales, labour %, gross profit, stock and cash
Strong knowledge of food safety and allergen rules, with Food Safety Level 3 or willingness to complete it before opening
Able to start soon (please tell us your notice period)
You must already have the right to work in the UK
What you'll get
£37,000 – £40,000 a year
Free meal on every shift
28 days' holiday (including bank holidays) and a workplace pension
The chance to open a brand-new restaurant and grow with us as we open more sites
How to apply
Apply on Indeed with your CV and let us know your notice period. We're interviewing now and will reply to every applicant. Questions about the role? Email us at contact@akihospitalitygroup.com
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.
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