Store Manager

The Salad Project; City of London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthy food chain in London is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee a large team and ensure top-notch service. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of management experience in the fast-paced hospitality industry. Responsibilities include staff delegation, maintaining high hygiene standards, and managing P&L. The position offers a competitive salary of £37,500 per year with various benefits including a performance-based bonus and 30 days holiday.

Benefits

30 days holiday package (including bank holidays)

Performance-based bonus

Cycle-to-work scheme

£100 ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme

Enhanced parental leave package

Enhanced sick day package

Free lunch/dinner from The Salad Project while on shift

Team social events

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience managing a team in a fast-paced environment within the hospitality industry.
• Ability to commit full time.
• Desire to make a career in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 30–40 staff members.
• Delegate tasks to supervisors.
• Help manage staff morale.
• Implement and improve service processes.
• Monitor hygiene best practices.
• Assist in hiring and developing staff.
• Maintain control over the P&L.
• Report issues or wins to management.
• Celebrate staff wins.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the store.

Skills

Efficiency

Communication

Energy

Organising a large team

Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene

Job description

We are The Salad Project, one of the fastest-growing and popular healthy food chains in London, disrupting the quick‑service restaurant scene with our bold approach to fresh salads.

Founded in 2021 by Florian and James, we have grown to eight stores and are on a mission to redefine how we live, feel, and eat. This growth has been recognised with numerous awards, including UberEats Restaurant of the Year, the Scalable Concept Award, and ranking as the 12th fastest‑growing company in the UK.

We are currently on the hunt for exceptional managers to join our team and help us continue to offer great customer service, great operational service, and great tasting, healthy food.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 30–40 staff members.
• Delegate tasks to supervisors to maintain standards during all opening hours.
• Help manage staff morale and guide career development.
• Implement and improve service processes while constantly looking for ways to improve the way we operate.
• Monitor and implement hygiene best practices to maintain a 5* hygiene rating.
• Ensure and enforce the use of current systems to operate The Salad Project.
• Assist in hiring and developing staff to suit store and business needs.
• Maintain control over the P&L of the restaurant.
• Report any issues or wins to the management team.
• Celebrate staff wins.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the store.

Expectations

• Efficiency, Communication, Energy.
• Strong proficiency in organising a large team.
• Ability to lead from the front while looking out for issues throughout the day.
• Ability to steady the ship and prevent issues before they happen.
• Communication skills, knowing when to use a firm hand or a softer approach.
• Positive energy and dedication to the team.
• Strong ability to maintain a clean and hygienic environment.

Experience Requirements

• 2 years’ experience managing a team in a fast‑paced environment within the hospitality industry.
• Ability to commit full time.
• Desire to make a career in hospitality. Let’s grow together!

Compensation

• £37,500 per year.
• 30 days holiday package (including bank holidays).
• Performance‑based bonus.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• £100 ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave package.
• Enhanced sick day package.
• Free lunch/dinner from The Salad Project while on shift.
• Team social events.

Location

London, England, United Kingdom.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday package (including bank holidays).
• Performance‑based bonus.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• £100 ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave package.
• Enhanced sick day package.
• Free lunch/dinner from The Salad Project while on shift.
• Team social events.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.