Restaurant General Manager
£80,000.00 Per Annum Plus Bonus, London, UK
We are hiring for our client’s restaurant which is a vibrant, full-service restaurant with an attached bar, delivering high-volume dining and premium guest experiences. This is a key leadership position within a fast-paced environment, ideal for a seasoned operator who excels in driving standards, culture, and commercial performance.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager with a proven background in high-volume establishments. This role oversees all restaurant and bar operations, requiring exceptional leadership, refined service standards, and strong operational discipline.
You’ll be responsible for:
Maintaining best-in-class trading standards through regular operational audits, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Leading and developing a team of up to 50 employees across restaurant, bar, and host functions in a venue generating over £200k in weekly revenue.
Driving all restaurant and floor operations, ensuring exceptional service execution, speed, and consistency.
Partnering closely with Marketing, Events, Culinary, and Security teams to maximise revenue, guest satisfaction, and operational cohesion.
Overseeing event delivery and managing third-party partners to ensure seamless coordination and profitability.
Championing the venue’s brand, actively promoting restaurant concepts and collaborating with the marketing team to increase footfall, guest engagement, and retention.
Upholding stringent health and safety, food safety, and compliance standards while creating an unforgettable guest journey.
Managing financial performance, including labour control, GP management, forecasting, and reporting directly to the Operations Director.
The Ideal Candidate:
Proven leadership experience in a large, high-volume restaurant or multi-outlet venue.
Deep understanding of restaurant service, guest flow management, menu execution, and bar operations.
Highly organised, process-driven, and confident in implementing operational systems that drive efficiency.
A hands-on leader who thrives on the floor, inspires their team, and leads by example during peak service.
A strong communicator and relationship-builder, able to engage teams, cultivate guest loyalty, and work cross-functionally.
Passionate about food, beverage, and delivering outstanding hospitality experiences.
Commercially astute, comfortable analysing P&L performance, and proactive in driving revenue.
Hospitality experience is essential; candidates without multi-site or high-volume operational exposure will not be considered
Why Work With Us?
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
A dynamic, supportive working environment with a strong culture of excellence.
Opportunities for professional growth, development, and progression within the wider group.
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If you’re an exceptional hospitality leader ready to make a significant impact in a flagship venue, we would love to hear from you.
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(after successful completion of 3 months work)