General Manager - Independent Neighbourhood Restaurant & Wine Shop

General Manager – Independent Neighbourhood Restaurant & Wine Shop
East London
Up to £55,000 plus bonus

The Concept:
A much-loved East London institution serving quality pizza, pasta and natural wines. Independent, packed with character and consistently busy, with a loyal local following.

The Role:
This restaurant, alongside its neighbouring wine shop, operates across 140 covers including a terrace and private dining room. It’s a true neighbourhood favourite with year-round footfall.

The General Manager will work in close partnership with the owner, overseeing the full 360 of the business – team leadership, guest experience, ordering, purchasing, recruitment, L&D, financial reporting and overall commercial performance.

A strong focus on people and product is essential. The site needs someone who can bring structure, consistency and clarity while maintaining the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere it’s known for. Confidence with both old and new world wines is important, as is the ability to manage a busy, multi-faceted operation.

The Person:

Warm, approachable and ego-free, with plenty of personality and creativityGuest-focused, delivering genuine hospitalityDemonstrate building solid and stable teamsStrong leadership skills – able to build a confident, well-trained, energised teamFinancially competent, able to report clearly to ownershipWSET Level 2Thrives in an independent environment; solutions-led and hands-onPassionate about restaurants, food and wine, with a natural flair for the role

To discuss the role in more detail, please apply or send your CV to kate@corecruitment.com