Ready to run your own restaurant and lead a team that feels like family?

We’re looking for an experienced General Manager to take ownership of an Afrikana restaurant and help drive our next stage of growth

A bit about Afrikana:

Afrikana was born in a small village in the Midlands and now it's expanding to the rest of the UK and internationally! The vision is simple: bring authentic, home-cooked African inspired dishes to the high street while giving guests an experience full of culture, art, music and great food!

What’s the role?

As a General Manager, you’ll run the restaurant like your own! You’ll lead the team, shape the culture, take responsibility for delivering great results while making sure every guest leaves wanting to come back (and also bring the vibes)

What will I do?

Bring to life the Afrikana lifestyle, culture and values
Take full ownership of the restaurants performance and day to day Ops
Build, lead and develop a strong management and restaurant team
Create a positive, inclusive culture where people feel supported and motivated
Ensure a consistently top notch guest experience across both, dine-in and take away!
Manage budgets, labour, stock and commercial targets
Use performance data and KPIs to drive improvement and make informed decisions
Maintain high standards of food quality, service, health & safety and compliance
Identify and develop future leaders

Leading from the front

Set the tone for hospitality, quality and energy on every shift
Step onto the floor when it matters most
Protect product standards and guest experience at all times

Building and developing the team

Recruit and develop high potential talent
Coach consistently and give clear, fair feedback
Identify and grow future leaders
Create a culture that feels supportive, inclusive and motivated

PNL Pro

Manage labour, stock and operational costs responsibly
Oversee ordering, inventory and waste control
Track KPIs and take action quickly when performance dips
Balance productivity with experience

Driving growth and change

Lead new launches and brand initiatives with clarity and purpose
Translate company direction into practical, on the floor action
Listen to team feedback and identify areas to improve
Bring ideas forward and test smarter ways of working

What will I get?

Competitive salary with a performance based bonus
Free Afrikana meal on every shift
Discount on Afrikana for you and your friends and family
Structured General Manager training and ongoing leadership support
Opportunities to grow with the business as it expands
Leadership development and long term progression opportunities

Who's Afrikana looking for?

Someone experienced in leading hospitality teams in fast paced environments
Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
Confident managing performance and commercial targets
Highly organised and calm under pressure
Naturally people focused and hands on
Passionate about quality, consistency and culture
Comfortable taking ownership and making decisions

At Afrikana, we believe great food starts with great people. We support our teams, celebrate individuality and grow together.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, people and building something meaningful, you’ll feel at home here.

Restaurant General Manager