Job Description

Job Title: Trading Manager

Location - London Hybrid Working / Support Office near Oxford Circus (2-3 days per week)

Salary: To be discussed

The Big Table Group is home to over 200 restaurants across iconic brands including Las Iguanas, Bella Italia, Amalfi, Frankie & Benny's, Chiquito's, Banana Tree and more.


We're on the lookout for a

Performance Marketing Manager!

As Trading Manager, you'll create, develop, and execute short-term, sales-driving activity that delivers immediate impact. Working closely with the MD, Operations Director, Promotions Analyst, and Brand teams, you'll ensure our brands are always competitive -- without compromising profitability or brand integrity.


You'll be accountable for ensuring there is always enough compelling activity in market, using the right channels, at the right time, with clear commercial outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

Trading & Promotions

Own and deliver short-term, tactical promotional activity to drive weekly covers growth where needed. Ensure all activity is profitable, driving new guests, increased frequency, or improved spend per head. Innovate constantly -- finding fresh, compelling ways to repackage promotions and discounts. Define and optimise channel strategy for each activity, working with execution teams to deliver at pace. Contribute to the wider marketing strategy, ensuring short-term activity aligns with brand direction and long-term plans.

Commercial & Market Focus

Maintain a constant view of competitor activity, market trends, and operational feedback to shape trading decisions. Track, analyse, and report ROI to ensure continuous improvement in short-term sales performance. Work closely with the Promotions Analyst to test, learn, and avoid cannibalisation.

Brand, Ops & Local Delivery

Ensure brand, food, and group marketing teams are fully aligned on operational feedback and competitive insight. Clearly brief sites on all trading activity to drive confident execution. Maximise the effectiveness of local marketing tools, ensuring relevance and impact. Support new site openings and refurbishments, optimising opening and launch plans.

Working at Pace

Collaborate across functions to embed best-in-class communications planning and delivery. Act as a brand and company ambassador internally and externally. Lead by example, demonstrating company values, pace, ownership, and high standards.

What We're Looking For

Commercially minded and results-driven, with a focus on short-term sales growth. Experience in delivering tactical promotions and marketing activity that drives covers, frequency, and profitability. Able to react quickly to market conditions, competitor activity, and operational feedback. Strong analytical skills to track ROI, test activity, and optimise performance. Creative and innovative in repackaging promotions and finding new ways to engage guests. Excellent communication and influencing skills to work effectively across teams and sites. Comfortable working at pace, prioritising multiple activities, and leading by example. Passionate about brand standards, operational excellence, and delivering measurable business impact.

Why Join Us?

Competitive Pay & Benefits and Bonus scheme. Amazing Discounts - 50% off food and drink across all Big Table Group brands and 25% for friends & family. Wellbeing Support - Our We Care program includes a 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, healthcare cash plan, dental plan, counselling, fitness & diet plans. Health Insurance. Salary Sacrifice - Pension. Spend and save platform - access to 100s of retail discounts. Supportive, inclusive culture with real opportunities for growth. A business that values integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

At the Big Table Group, there's a seat for everyone. Take your place, share your experiences and let's celebrate the differences we all bring every day!

Apply today and take your seat!

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