General Manager – UK and Ireland

First Table

General Manager leading and growing UK & Ireland business for First Table. Overseeing city performance and team management while aligning with company strategy.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading the growth and performance of the UK & Ireland region
Supporting both newly launched and established cities to improve results
Leading, coaching, and developing Cluster Managers and sales teams and leading marketing and people & capability execution locally
Helping improve sales standards, accountability, and consistency
Managing local commercial performance and contributing to P&L decisions
Working closely with HQ teams and in-market Marketing to localise strategy for the UK market
Acting as the voice of the UKI business internally
Building a strong team culture focused on performance, communication, and ownership
Contributing to wider company strategy as part of the leadership team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Leadership experience within a high-growth or fast-moving business
Strong commercial and sales leadership capability
Experience managing teams and improving performance
Comfortable making decisions and operating with autonomy
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Someone practical, resilient, and action-oriented
Ability to balance local market needs with global business alignment
Hospitality, marketplace, or multi-site experience would be highly valuable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to lead and shape an entire region
High level of ownership and autonomy
Work closely with founders and senior leadership
Growing international business with strong momentum
Flexible working environment
Regular travel and connection with teams across markets
Team perks including free First Table bookings and referral incentives
A business that values good people, direct communication, and contribution

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Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingteam developmentsales leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementdecision makingresilienceaction-orientedperformance improvement