Job title: Restaurant Operations ManagerLocation: Venice, ItalySalary: €30.000-€35.000 gross per yearStart date: ASAP We are seeking an Operations Manager who will oversee key financial aspects of the restaurant’s P&L, ensuring budget alignment and cost control while supporting leadership in upholding brand standards, core values, and business objectives. The role is to drive operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and team development in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. Key Responsibilities:
Financial Oversight: Understand and manage budgetary and P&L components, ensuring cost efficiency and profitability.Team Leadership: Mentor, coach, and develop staff into brand ambassadors, fostering a culture of exceptional customer service.Workforce Management: Create and adjust work schedules in line with forecasting and budgetary guidelines.Departmental Leadership: Run a cost centre or department, ensuring smooth operations and brand consistency.Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with all teams to execute systems and processes that deliver high-quality products and services.Team Development: Assist in building a high-performing team that aligns with the restaurant’s vision and values.Retail & Sales Growth: Implement brand standards in retail operations while identifying innovative opportunities to boost sales through guest and staff engagement.Guest-Centric Culture: Foster an environment where guest satisfaction is the top priority, meeting or exceeding brand benchmarks.Quality Assurance: Monitor and maintain service standards to ensure guest expectations are consistently met.Music & Guest Engagement: Connect with guests through knowledge of music trends and history.Talent Acquisition & Retention: Support leadership in recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent, placing them in roles that maximize their potential.Performance Management: Set clear goals and expectations for team members, using performance reviews to drive accountability and success.Career Development: Guide staff along structured career paths, ensuring growth and advancement opportunities.Training & Development: Act as a Learning Coach, designing and executing training programs to enhance skills and improve retention.
Key requirements:
Proven track record in an Operations Manager role within a high-volume, full-service, casual-themed restaurant.Innovative thinker with the ability to introduce creative solutions to the team.Passionate about service with a guest-first mindset.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Business acumen with problem-solving expertise to diagnose issues and implement effective solutions.Excellent listening and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.Confident presenter—able to pitch ideas and information to diverse audiences, including guests, teams, and leadership.Fluency in English required; multilingual abilities are a plus.
Job title: Operations ManagerLocation: Venice, ItalySalary: €30.000-€35.000 gross per yearStart date: ASAP If your profile and experience align with the requirements of this role, please send your application to luizas@corecruitment.com ....Read more...
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER – CONTEMPORARY HIGH-VOLUME DININGLondonUp to £53,000 + BonusWe’re working with one of London’s most established and respected hospitality businesses to find a brilliant Assistant General Manager for one of their NEW OPENING high-volume venues.This is a business known for great food, slick service and seriously busy restaurants, with a strong reputation for developing its people and giving them genuine opportunities to progress.The role
Working closely with the General Manager, you’ll be a key part of leading a large FOH team and delivering a consistently brilliant guest experience.You’ll be right at the heart of the operation – leading busy services, driving standards, developing the team and making sure the restaurant has the energy and atmosphere the brand is known for.There’s a big people piece here. You’ll coach and develop managers, build confidence within the wider team and create an environment where people enjoy coming to work and want to progress.You’ll also have strong exposure to the commercial side of the restaurant, including labour, sales, budgets and P&L, giving you the experience and development to take the next step towards a General Manager role.
What we’re looking for
Experience as an Assistant General Manager or General Manager within a quality, high-volume restaurant environment.Someone who genuinely loves being on the floor and thrives in a fast-paced, busy operation.A strong people leader who enjoys coaching, developing and getting the best from a large team.Commercially aware, with an understanding of sales, labour and the numbers behind a successful restaurant.Passionate about food, service and creating a brilliant guest experience.Ambitious and keen to develop within a business that can offer real progression.
If you’re looking for a high-volume AGM role with a great restaurant business, strong development and plenty of opportunity ahead, I’d love to hear from you.Apply today or send your CV to kate@corecruitment.com....Read more...
GENERAL MANAGER – CASUAL DININGCambridge£52,000 – £55,000 + BonusI’m working with a brilliant, high-energy restaurant concept in Cambridge that is looking for an experienced General Manager to take the lead at one of its key sites. This is a busy, quality-led operation, so I’m looking for someone who loves being on the floor, knows how to build a great team and can balance brilliant hospitality with strong commercial performance.THE ROLE
You’ll have full ownership of the restaurant, from the people and guest experience through to sales, labour and overall profitability.You’ll be visible on the floor, setting the pace during busy services and making sure standards are consistently high.People will be a huge part of the role. You’ll recruit, coach and develop your team, creating a positive culture with clear expectations, accountability and opportunities to progress.Commercially, you’ll own the P&L and understand what drives your business – managing labour and costs, protecting margin and finding opportunities to grow sales.
THE PERSONI’m looking for an established General Manager with experience in a busy, quality-led casual dining.You’ll be:
A strong, hands-on operator who genuinely enjoys being on the floorConfident managing a high-volume restaurant and a sizeable teamCommercially switched on with solid P&L experienceBrilliant with people – able to recruit, develop and retain a strong teamGuest obsessed, with a real understanding of what great hospitality looks like
Comfortable working in a fast-paced business with plenty of ambitionIf you’re a GM in Cambridge – or looking to make the move – I’d love to hear from you.Kate@corecruitment.com....Read more...
GENERAL MANAGER – CASUAL DININGBristol£52,000 – £55,000 + BonusI’m working with a brilliant, high-energy restaurant concept in Bristol that is looking for an experienced General Manager to take the lead at one of its key sites. This is a busy, quality-led operation, so I’m looking for someone who loves being on the floor, knows how to build a great team and can balance brilliant hospitality with strong commercial performance.THE ROLE
You’ll have full ownership of the restaurant, from the people and guest experience through to sales, labour and overall profitability.You’ll be visible on the floor, setting the pace during busy services and making sure standards are consistently high.People will be a huge part of the role. You’ll recruit, coach and develop your team, creating a positive culture with clear expectations, accountability and opportunities to progress.Commercially, you’ll own the P&L and understand what drives your business – managing labour and costs, protecting margin and finding opportunities to grow sales.
THE PERSONI’m looking for an established General Manager with experience in a busy, quality-led casual dining.You’ll be:
A strong, hands-on operator who genuinely enjoys being on the floorConfident managing a high-volume restaurant and a sizeable teamCommercially switched on with solid P&L experienceBrilliant with people – able to recruit, develop and retain a strong teamGuest obsessed, with a real understanding of what great hospitality looks like
Comfortable working in a fast-paced business with plenty of ambitionIf you’re a GM in Bristol – or looking to make the move – I’d love to hear from you.Kate@corecruitment.com....Read more...
Restaurant Manager – Stunning Riverside Restaurant & Bar – £40,000 – BerkshireLocation: Maidenhead Area, Berkshire Salary: Up to £40,000 OTE including TRONCWe're looking for an exceptional Restaurant Manager to join a stunning, high-profile riverside restaurant and bar overlooking the River Thames.This is a truly beautiful venue, offering stylish dining spaces, expansive riverside terraces and a fantastic food and drink experience.The operation combines quality seasonal British food, an excellent wine and cocktail offering, relaxed daytime dining and busy weekend services, with the riverside location making it a particularly popular destination during the warmer months.We're looking for someone who:
Has strong Restaurant Manager or senior Assistant Manager experience.Comes from a quality, high-volume, food-led environment.Is passionate about exceptional service, food and wine.Can confidently lead large, busy restaurant services.Has a natural flair for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.Understands the commercial side of restaurant management, including labour, stock and sales.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a polished, hands-on Restaurant Manager to take ownership of service standards within a truly impressive venue.You'll be joining an established hospitality group with excellent training, benefits and opportunities for long-term progression.If you love great food, beautiful venues and delivering outstanding hospitality, we'd love to hear from you!....Read more...
General Manager – Premium Coastal Restaurant – Jersey - £55,000 + Free AccommodationWe’re looking for an exceptional General Manager to take the lead at one of Jersey’s standout hospitality venues – a high-profile, all-day restaurant and bar in an incredible coastal setting.This is a substantial operation with a strong food and beverage offering busy seasonal trade and a fantastic outdoor space. From breakfast and relaxed daytime dining through to cocktails, dinner and private events, it’s a venue with multiple revenue streams and plenty of opportunity for an ambitious GM to make their mark.We need a commercial, hands-on and people-focused operator who knows how to run a busy venue properly while still delivering the kind of guest experience that keeps people coming back.The Package
£45,000 BaseTRONC on top and BonusFree Accommodation Tax Benefits from living on the Island
The Role
As General Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the day-to-day and commercial performance of the business.You’ll lead and develop a sizeable front and back of house team, work closely with the kitchen leadership and ensure consistently high standards across food, drink, service and atmosphere.Key responsibilities will include:Full P&L ownership and delivery against budgetDriving sales, profitability and overall venue performanceRecruiting, developing and retaining a high-performing teamMaintaining excellent standards of service and guest experienceManaging labour, stock, margins and controllable costsWorking closely with the Head Chef to deliver a strong and consistent food offerMaximising revenue across dining, drinks, outdoor trade and private eventsBuilding a strong culture of accountability, hospitality and developmentEnsuring the venue is operationally excellent, compliant and always ready for a busy serviceIdentifying opportunities to grow the business and strengthen its position in the local market
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll already be operating at General Manager level within a quality, high-volume restaurant, bar or premium pub environment, or be a very strong Deputy/AGM ready for a significant step up.We’re particularly interested in people who can demonstrate:Experience managing a high-volume food and beverage operationStrong commercial and financial acumenA track record of driving revenue and controlling costsExcellent leadership and team development skillsHigh standards and a genuine passion for hospitalityConfidence managing both restaurant and bar operationsExperience with seasonal peaks and changing trading patternsThe ability to remain visible, calm and decisive during busy servicesA proactive approach – someone who sees opportunities rather than waiting to be told what to do
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