General Manager Spanish Tapas
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Position Overview & Specifications
A fantastic opportunity for a_ General Manager, with experience in High volume Restaurants, to be part of this exciting_new team, a 160-cover restaurant looking over the river Thames in Southbank.
A bit about us
· La Gamba; a Spanish tapas restaurant, from the team behind Applebee's Fish in Borough Market, designed specifically for the riverside location.
· La Gamba is sustainable, high-quality and competitively priced to be inclusive of those from all walks of life - our doors will be open to everyone, whether you want a quick affordable bite or having a full meal and a nice glass of wine.
Our values
FAMILY - We are a family-run business and take pride in our strong team, some of which have been with us for many years. We are passionate about creating the best working environment in hospitality.
INCLUSIVE - We are not a pretentious restaurant, we are open to everybody who wishes to dine with us, whether it be a family of five with a toddler, a corporate lunch or a special occasion.
SUSTAINABILITY - We aim to continue to do our part in ensuring that the produce that we are fortunate to enjoy today is seasonal, sustainably sourced and as local as possible, so that we will allow future generations to enjoy.
INNOVATE - The world is moving at an extremely fast rate, we are committed to continuing to innovate. We are dedicated to a culture of learning and improvement in all that we do.
What we are looking for
· Experienced GM to be part of the team of this newly opened restaurant, recruit, train and mentor new team members
· Great people skills with no ego and calm manner
· Experience in High Volume restaurants
· A great leader who inspires their team to always do better
· A strong operator who can Assist to the Managment Team to manage H&S, GP & Labour
· Someone who wants to grow as an individual and create something special building fantastic team.
Benefits
· Fantastic basic salary
· Opportunity for you to work on the project from the beginning and have heavy input throughout
· Help us create a flexible and team focussed work environment
· 2 minute' walk from Waterloo Station
· Location overlooking the River Thames, Big Ben and the London Eye
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £50,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Exciting New Opening
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 Spanish Tapas roles across La Gamba'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 £50,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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