Acting General Manager

Acting General Manager

Manchester City Centre

Temporary 3-Month Booking | Potential Permanent Opportunity

£17.00–£18.00 per hour + Service Charge

About the Role

Perfect Recruitment are currently supporting a busy and stylish Bar & Restaurant in Manchester City Centre who are seeking an experienced Acting General Manager to join their team on an initial 3-month temporary booking, with the potential for the position to become permanent for the right person.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a well-established, high-volume venue with a strong team already in place. The successful candidate will provide leadership, operational support and ensure the continued delivery of excellent service standards across the business.

The venue offers a vibrant and fast-paced environment, ideal for an experienced hospitality manager who enjoys leading teams and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and developing the existing team
• Overseeing the smooth day-to-day operation of the venue
• Maintaining consistently high standards of customer service
• Managing rotas, team performance and operational requirements
• Monitoring stock levels, ordering and stock control procedures
• Supporting cost control and commercial performance
• Ensuring company standards, processes and procedures are followed
• Handling customer feedback and resolving any issues professionally
• Working closely with the management team to maintain a positive venue culture

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced hospitality professional with a strong background in management, ideally within a busy bar, restaurant, café, or similar high-volume environment.

You will have:

• Previous experience operating at General Manager, Deputy General Manager, Assistant Manager or similar level
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience managing teams within a fast-paced hospitality setting
• Good understanding of stock control, ordering and operational procedures
• Excellent customer service skills with a commercial mindset
• The ability to quickly adapt and take ownership of a venue

The Package

• £17.00–£18.00 per hour
• Additional service charge
• Initial 3-month temporary assignment
• Potential to transition into a permanent role
• Predominantly retail-style working hours
• Venue closing at approximately 9pm
• Opportunity to join a popular Manchester City Centre venue with a strong team in place