GENERAL MANAGER Salary up to £76,500 (including bonus)

WHY BLACKLOCK...

All our restaurants have been voted in the Top 100 restaurants in the UK but, most importantly, are happy places to work that put our people first. We focus on building meaningful careers for our teams whilst serving the very best of British produce alongside genuine hospitality from people who care. 

As a certified B-Corp, we aspire to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be true to themselves, feel genuinely cared for and have equal opportunities for growth and progression. We are committed to building a diverse team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; which in turn elevates our philosophy even further - to ensure that Everyone leaves happy, including you!!

OUR OFFER TO YOU

At Blacklock, our team’s welfare and happiness always comes first. We value the importance of work-life balance and here are some of the benefits and welfare that we offer to our team members:

• Blacklock Experience-for-two at one of our restaurants to celebrate passing your probation
• Anniversary gifts including a weekend away and fully paid sabbatical to celebrate your bigger mile stones with us!
• 50% off food in all our restaurants (up to 4 people)
• 30 days' holiday (28 statutory plus an extra day on your birthday and company holiday for Blackstock)
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
• Charity day – we’ll pay you while you help others (optional volunteering day each year)
• 1 hour paid break when you’re on a double shift
• Christmas and New Year’s Day off (we are closed 24th-26th Dec and 1st Jan)
• Family meal and soft drinks when at work
• Cost price chops and wine
• 2 days paid Paw-ternity to look after your first puppy
• Free mortgage advice
• Face-to-face counselling support, legal advice and hardship grants through our Employee Assistance Programme
• We’ll invest in your training and development and help you set a clear career path for a promotion
• Last but not least, we have awesome team parties including Blackstock, our annual company festival!

 YOUR ROLE AS A GENERAL MANAGER

We are looking for an experienced General Manager with outstanding hospitality and leadership skills to join us at Blacklock. Someone who is people-focused, passionate about what we do and how we do it, and genuinely cares about the experience of guests and our team alike.

You will ensure our restaurant thrives culturally, operationally and financially. You'll lead by example, creating a positive environment for both the team and guests whilst driving performance, developing future leaders and maintaining exceptional standards across every part of the business.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• A proven leader with experience running a high-volume hospitality business
• Someone who puts people first and enjoys developing others
• A natural host who understands what great hospitality looks and feels like
• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on sustainable performance
• Calm, resilient and solutions-focused under pressure
• Passionate about creating memorable experiences for both guests and team members

GENERAL MANAGER Salary up to £76,500 (including bonus)

WHY BLACKLOCK...

All our restaurants have been voted in the Top 100 restaurants in the UK but, most importantly, are happy places to work that put our people first. We focus on building meaningful careers for our teams whilst serving the very best of British produce alongside genuine hospitality from people who care. 

As a certified B-Corp, we aspire to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be true to themselves, feel genuinely cared for and have equal opportunities for growth and progression. We are committed to building a diverse team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; which in turn elevates our philosophy even further - to ensure that Everyone leaves happy, including you!!

OUR OFFER TO YOU

At Blacklock, our team’s welfare and happiness always comes first. We value the importance of work-life balance and here are some of the benefits and welfare that we offer to our team members:

• Blacklock Experience-for-two at one of our restaurants to celebrate passing your probation
• Anniversary gifts including a weekend away and fully paid sabbatical to celebrate your bigger mile stones with us!
• 50% off food in all our restaurants (up to 4 people)
• 30 days' holiday (28 statutory plus an extra day on your birthday and company holiday for Blackstock)
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
• Charity day – we’ll pay you while you help others (optional volunteering day each year)
• 1 hour paid break when you’re on a double shift
• Christmas and New Year’s Day off (we are closed 24th-26th Dec and 1st Jan)
• Family meal and soft drinks when at work
• Cost price chops and wine
• 2 days paid Paw-ternity to look after your first puppy
• Free mortgage advice
• Face-to-face counselling support, legal advice and hardship grants through our Employee Assistance Programme
• We’ll invest in your training and development and help you set a clear career path for a promotion
• Last but not least, we have awesome team parties including Blackstock, our annual company festival!

 YOUR ROLE AS A GENERAL MANAGER

We are looking for an experienced General Manager with outstanding hospitality and leadership skills to join us at Blacklock. Someone who is people-focused, passionate about what we do and how we do it, and genuinely cares about the experience of guests and our team alike.

You will ensure our restaurant thrives culturally, operationally and financially. You'll lead by example, creating a positive environment for both the team and guests whilst driving performance, developing future leaders and maintaining exceptional standards across every part of the business.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• A proven leader with experience running a high-volume hospitality business
• Someone who puts people first and enjoys developing others
• A natural host who understands what great hospitality looks and feels like
• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on sustainable performance
• Calm, resilient and solutions-focused under pressure
• Passionate about creating memorable experiences for both guests and team members