General Manager

General Manager – Fego Caffe Esher Full-Time | Daytime Only

At Fego, we don’t just run restaurants — we create places people feel at home.

We’re looking for a General Manager who leads with warmth, confidence and real care for people. Someone who enjoys being on the floor, building a strong team, and taking full ownership of their café.

This role is for someone who believes great hospitality is about relationships, consistency and the small details that make a difference.

As General Manager, you’ll set the tone for everything — the energy of the team, the feel of the café, and the experience our guests have every day.

You’ll bring structure where needed, but always with a human touch.

• Lead the day-to-day running of the café with confidence and ownership
• Be a strong, visible presence on the floor
• Build, coach and develop a solid, happy team
• Create a warm, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for guests
• Keep standards high across service, food and environment
• Manage rotas, stock, labour and key KPIs
• Follow and improve systems and ways of working
• Build relationships with regulars and the local community
• Make clear, confident decisions day to day

This is a role for someone who enjoys responsibility and naturally brings people with them.

You’re calm, consistent and people-focused. You enjoy leading by example and creating an environment where the team feel supported and guests feel looked after.

• Have 3+ years’ experience running a busy restaurant or café
• Prefer being on the floor rather than behind a desk
• Can run a site independently and take full ownership
• Communicate clearly and with respect
• Are organised and structured in how you work
• Care about people and building a strong team culture
• Take pride in creating great guest experiences

At Fego, how you lead matters just as much as what you do.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Leads with kindness and generosity – supports the team and creates a positive environment
• Brings energy and presence – someone people naturally respond to
• Acts with integrity – fair, honest and consistent
• Listens and adapts – self-aware and open to feedback
• Sets high standards – cares about the details and keeps improving
• Leads and organises – strong on people but also on structure
• Has a “can and will” attitude – finds solutions and takes ownership
• Communicates clearly – keeps the team aligned and confident
• Stays organised – uses systems and planning to keep things running well

• Competitive salary + TRONC
• Performance-related bonus
• Daytime-only hours
• Free meals on shift
• Team discount for you, friends and family
• Real opportunities for growth and progression
• Team rewards, recognition and celebrations
• A supportive, positive culture with heart

Because here, it’s about more than just running a restaurant.

It’s about creating a place where:

• guests feel comfortable and welcomed
• teams feel supported and proud
• and people actually enjoy coming to work

If you’re a strong, people-focused leader who enjoys being on the floor and building a great team, we’d love to hear from you.

There’s always room for great people at Fego.

Compensation:
To be discussed