General Manager | London

London, UK

About the role

About Us At Blank Street, we’re on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we’ve set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We’re motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day.

Who You Are You are both a coach and an operator. You build and develop a high-performing team, drive strong commercial performance, and create a culture where your people thrive. You bring clarity and energy to your team by turning strategy into consistent daily execution. You do this through: Running multiple stores, setting the standard for performance, engagement, and brand excellence. Coaching, mentoring, and developing teams, ensuring every store runs with energy and accountability. Driving customer engagement and brand loyalty, making Blank Street a go-to spot in every neighborhood. Owning P&L performance, using data to make strategic business decisions. What You’ll Own Build and Grow High-Performing Teams Hire, train, and develop top talent, creating clear career pathways. Foster a culture of ownership and accountability, ensuring consistency across stores. Empower teams with strong leadership, hands-on coaching, and structured development. Deliver a World-Class Customer Experience Set the bar for hospitality and service, ensuring every visit is exceptional. Lead NPS improvement initiatives, continuously raising the standard of customer satisfaction. Ensure every store reflects the Blank Street brand, from service quality to store design. Drive Commercial and Financial Success Take full P&L ownership, ensuring stores hit sales, labour, and profitability targets. Use data-driven strategies to maximise revenue, improve efficiency, and reduce waste. Implement sales-driving initiatives that increase customer spend, repeat visits, and brand loyalty. Ensure Operational Excellence and Compliance Execute consistently across stores, maintaining efficiency and structure. Build a strong compliance culture, ensuring all health, safety, and food standards are met. Refine processes to improve workflow, speed of service, and operational performance. Be Part of Something Big Lead Blank Street’s expansion, overseeing new store openings and scaling operations. Work cross-functionally with operations, finance, and people teams to drive innovation and growth. Set the pace, inspire teams, and create an environment where people and stores thrive. This isn’t just a General Manager role, it’s an opportunity to lead, scale, and build something bigger.

Requirements This full-time leadership role requires 40 hours per week across five days. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your schedule while ensuring strong store performance. Peak trading days are typically Friday to Sunday, and being available during these times will be key to supporting your teams when it matters most.

Benefits &

Perks Private health and dental insurance 33 days annual leave, along with an additional paid day a year ‘to start something extraordinary’ ✨ and pursue a passion Access to 1Rebel off-peak classes at the sites near our office, for free! A salary sacrifice scheme to spend on Cycle to Work, bike subscriptions, pensions and medical Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️✨ Great culture with regular team events

About Blank Street

Blank Street is a coffee chain that offers coffee as a daily ritual that more people can enjoy, in places convenient to their lives. Its automated espresso machines consistently produce consistent coffee, allowing baristas to be more interactive and build relationships. Customers can order ahead of time using their app, streamlining their experience. Their vendors (outsourced milk and pastries) are excellent, allowing them to concentrate on the coffee.

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Job details

Location

London, UK

Company

NameBlank Street
IndustryBeverages
Team Size4

Funding

Total raised

$127M

Last stage

Series B

Investors

General Catalyst
Tiger Global
HHOF Capital
LLeft Lane Capital
TTishman Speyer

Founders

Ignacio Lladó

Ignacio Lladó

Co-Founder & President, UK

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Issam Freiha

Issam Freiha

Co-Founder & CEO

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Vinay Menda

Vinay Menda

Co-Founder

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What happens next.

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01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.