General Manager – Iconic Café

Location: Southeast London
Salary:      Up to £40,000 + Bonus

About the Company

This exciting and growing café brand has built a strong reputation for combining exceptional coffee, vibrant energy, and a unique dining experience that keeps customers coming back for more.

With a focus on creativity, consistency, and community, they’ve quickly become a destination for those who love great food served in a dynamic and social environment.

As they continue to expand, they’re now looking for a passionate and hands-on General Manager to lead their flagship site in Southeast London.

The Role

As General Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the day-to-day running of the café, leading a passionate team to deliver an outstanding guest experience every time.

You’ll combine commercial awareness with strong people management skills to drive performance, profitability, and team development.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a leader who is:

• Confident in managing budgets, stock, and P&L performance.
• Experienced in training, developing, and motivating teams to deliver excellence.
• Dedicated to maintaining exceptional standards across service, presentation, and operations.
• Knowledgeable about health and safety and food hygiene compliance.
• Passionate about great coffee, quality food, and genuine hospitality.
• A strong communicator who leads by example and thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Experienced in managing high-volume cafés or restaurants is highly desirable.

Company Benefits

• Fantastic opportunities for career progression within a growing brand.
• Daytime-focused operation – minimal late nights.
• 50% discount at all sites within the group.
• 28 days holiday.
• Uniforms provided.
• Competitive salary and bonus potential.

If you’re a driven hospitality professional ready to take charge of a flagship café in Southeast London, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or send your CV to ben@cor-elevate.com