General Manager with Bar Manager background
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Position Overview & Specifications
GENERAL MANAGER
Calling all experienced, skilled, and passionate General Managers, to join Lina Stores!
ABOUT US
We are London’s most iconic Italian delicatessen and restaurant group. First opened in 1944, Lina Stores is known for its fresh, handmade pasta, meats, cheeses, antipasti and many more products — all imported from Italy! We have a number of Restaurants across London, we also have an online shop which allows customers to order online quickly and easily with seamless deliveries straight to their front door.
All of this of course requires preparation, which is all done in our very own Lina Cucina in Peckham, where we develop our high-quality Italian recipes.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU AS A GENERAL MANAGER?
- being a part of an amazing team where your ideas are heard!
- high quality, freshly prepared staff meals daily
- Membership of Hospitality Action (Mental Health Support) with free counselling, CBT and a range of practical well-being support.
- Wagestream platform - stream your wages before payday and access financial management resources
- Hospitality Rewards - Get discounts on gym membership, the high street and online purchases as well as a cashback card to earn 5-15% back on everyday spending such as your weekly grocery shop, home improvement and tech.
- Up to 30% off all our restaurants, and delicatessens
- Up to 30% of our sister restaurants (Island Poke Kricket)
- Constant training and a clear development path to further your career.
- Generous refer a friend scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee of the month
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a General Manager/Bar Manager you will oversee and lead the team, including bartenders and barbacks, train the new hires, and promote the Lina Stores culture creating a positive work environment for staff and encouraging their career development. You will look after the customers ‘needs making their experience special.
You will be responsible for stock management and you will ensure the efficient set-up, presentation and running of the bar. You will ensure the bartenders follow the standards, consistently create beverages to the desired specification, remain calm under pressure and always uphold excellent HS and Food Hygiene standards.
YOU ARE
An experienced English, and Italian speaking Bar Manager who is a natural multitasker, and team player and communicates efficiently. You have a good knowledge of Italian cocktails, wines and also food. You are a good host and you are ready to enjoy spending time behind the bar and on the floor greeting customers. You will be a well-presented, and natural people-person, who is passionate about excellent customer service. You will have advanced hospitality and bar experience, with a drive to develop yourself within the beverage industry (WSET/Mixology).
INTERESTED? If you’re an experienced Bar Manager, with passion and drive, then apply to be a part of our growing team.
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GREEK STREET RESTAURANT SOHO, LONDONJust a stone’s throw away from our original delicatessen on Brewer Street, our Greek Street restaurant is our first restaurant recreating many of our beloved classic pasta dishes inspired by our delicatessen and serves a selection of antipasti and dolci in the heart of Soho.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Manager with Bar Manager background roles across Lina Stores's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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