Designate General Manager

Company: Bella Italia
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Location: Ellesmere Port
Job Description:

At Bella Italia, we believe that the best moments in lifeare spent with loved ones—sharing food, friendship, and laughter around theItalian table. If you’re a passionate leader who loves hospitality and thrives in a high-energy environment, this is the role for you!

Come and be part of our family as a General Manager.

Why Bella?

We know that happy teams create amazing guest experiences,so we offer:

  • Competitive Pay & Benefits – 45-hourcontract ,quarterly bonus and an opportunity to earn Tronc
  • Amazing Discounts – 50% off food and drinkacross all Big Table Group brands and 25% for friends & family.
  • Career Development – Fully fundedapprenticeships in Operations Management (Level 5).
  • Salary Sacrifice Scheme – Make the most of tax-efficient savings on National Insurance, pension contributions, and a range of lifestyle benefits.
  • Wellbeing & Support – Employee Assistant Program includes a24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, healthcare cash plan, dental plan, asecond medical opinion service, and more.
  • Perks & Rewards – Access to wages beforepayday, discounted gym memberships, and savings on theme parks, shopping, andmore!
  • Team Competitions & Events – Win a trip toItaly, team parties, and even a chance to win e-points to spend on yourfavourite retailers.

What You’ll Do as a General Manager

  • Lead from the front delivering exceptional guestexperiences and being the face of the restaurant.
  • Drive performance achieving and exceeding brandand restaurant goals.
  • Working closely with Operations Manager and restaurant teams across the North West to support our people, strengthen our teams, and deliver great results.
  • Inspire& develop your team creating a fun, motivating environment while nurturinginternal talent.
  • Ensure safety & compliance keeping therestaurant running smoothly and legally.
  • Be commercially aware understanding how everydecision impacts the wider business.

Who We’re Looking For:

If you’ve got a real love for hospitality, enjoy bringing people together, and thrive in the buzz of a fast‑paced, guest‑first environment, you might just be the perfect fit for us.

At Bella Italia, our teams are like family. We put people at the heart of everything we do, creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where you can be yourself, feel supported, and grow your career. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, just let us know – we’ve got you.

Thinking about using AI tools for your application? They can be great for getting started, but what really makes an application shine is you, your energy, experience, personality, and leadership style.

What’s the process?

Application → CV review → friendly phone chat → first‑stage interview → second‑stage interview → offer and onboarding

At Bella Italia, we don’t just look for experience – we look for people with a genuine love for hospitality who care about their teams and our guests. If that sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you to the family.

Join the Bella Italia family today and work somewhere awesome! Don’t just take our word for it we’re proud to be named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.

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Posted: October 26th, 2026