Bench General Manager

This exciting job opportunity involves covering a MAT leave for 12 months and relocating to London at a later stage.

Welcome to The Ivy Asia, where Asian flavours intertwine with unparalleled excitement. Step into our opulent and innovative venues, where our renowned colourful glass floor casts a magical allure, captivating every guest. Join us on a unique journey where fine cuisine meets theatrical elegance, elevating your dining experience to extraordinary heights.

We’re searching for a passionate Bench General Manager.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team in one of the UK’s most exclusive restaurant brands.

Benefits & rewards:

• 100% GM discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Competitive Industry pay (based on salary & tronc)
• Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc.
• Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships.
• Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working.
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed!
• Access to discounts on 100's of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

• Understand the guest and how to efficiently manage their expectations.
• Have a great front-of-house presence, be a leader, and inspire your team.
• Fully understand and be able to articulate the financial targets.
• Establish and maintain realistic budgets and identify ways to improve profitability and manage cost controls effectively.
• Demonstrate an up-to-date and in-depth understanding of the industry.
• Identify business opportunities that have the greatest potential return on investment and are consistent with the company goals and brand.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• You have proven previous experience managing a large, structured team in a high-paced, high-volume restaurant.
• You’ll lead by example, inspiring and mentoring your team to work as one and making sure morale and welfare stay as high as the standard of service at all times.
• You have the confidence to go the extra mile.
• You love to wow guests with exceptional service.
• You have excellent English language skills.

Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, engaged, and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.