ASK Italian

ASK Italian Restaurants Limited; SHREWSBURY; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Italian restaurant group seeks a General Manager in Shrewsbury. Your role will include leading and developing a vibrant restaurant team, ensuring exceptional service, and driving sales. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and hospitality, a teamwork attitude, and a commitment to high standards. This position offers a starting salary of £40,500 pa, benefits including discounts and paid holidays, and a supportive working environment. Join our inclusive team and thrive in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

50% discount at ASK Italian and Zizzi restaurants

Free meals on shift

28 days paid holiday

Pension contributions

Paid volunteering day

Access to online benefits platform

Qualifications

• A love for people and diverse cultures.
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to exceptional food and service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a fantastic restaurant team.
• Ensure a welcoming environment for customers.
• Drive sales and deliver high standards of service.

Skills

Passion for food and culture

Team leadership

Customer hospitality

Attention to detail

Job description

Role: General Manager / Restaurant General Manager / Hospitality General manager

Pay: Starting Salary: £40,500 pa, including benefits.

Salary breakdown:

Starting from £37,000 pa, plus £1.50 per hr tronc average

At ASK Italian, our people are the heart of our restaurants. ASK Factor is our philosophy, who we are, and showcases our inclusive and full-hearted personality. We're a diverse group of individuals, brought together by our shared passion for delivering excellent food and service.

We support everyone in their own journey, and value each person's unique background and experience to create our incredible ASK Italian teams!

We live and breathe the ASK Factor and use its core values to guide everything we do:

• Heartfelt: We love what we do and believe in what we say.
• Respectful: We care about how we make people feel and our impact on the world around us.
• Generous: We'll go that extra mile to make a difference.
• Spirited: We're determined, always moving forward to be the best we can be.

As a General Manager at ASK Italian, you'll receive:

• Comprehensive Training: Full training and career development opportunities available through our award-winning Journey programme.
• Generous Discounts: 50% off at ASK Italian and Zizzi restaurants, including drinks
• Excellent bonus potential
• Free Meals: Enjoy complimentary meals on shift, with access to a discounted menu.
• Inclusive Dress Code Policy: Part dress code provided, including shoes.
• Paid Holidays: 28 days paid holiday, pro-rata.
• Pension Contributions
• Christmas Day Off: Our restaurants are closed, giving you the freedom to celebrate as you choose.
• Employee Hub: Access to our online platform where you can manage your schedule, request holidays, and access various benefits, including:
• Early wage access through Stream
• Well-being and GP support for you and your family
• Discounts on lifestyle brands, including gyms, cinemas, and travel
• Community Volunteering: 1 paid day per year to volunteer in your local food bank.
• A Welcoming Team Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect. Create memorable experiences and make friends for life.

What We Ask of You: As an ASK Italian General Manager, we value:

• Passion: A love for people, diverse cultures, food, and all things Italian, with a passion for growing sales and leading a fantastic team.
• Hospitality: A welcoming attitude, making every customer and Team Member feel at home.
• Teamwork: The ability to lead a team and work well in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail and a commitment to excellent food, service, standards and team development.
• Behaviour: The desire to lead and work collaboratively with your team with a passion for delivering consistently high standards across all areas of the restaurant, demonstrating empathy, respect, and a dedication to delivering exceptional food and service to all customers.

Join Us: At ASK Italian, we embrace diversity and inclusivity wholeheartedly. We invite individuals from all backgrounds to join our vibrant team and play a role in our shared achievements. If you're ready to thrive in a dynamic and supportive workplace, we'd love to welcome you aboard!