Restaurant Manager - Japanese NEW OPENING

Restaurant Manager – Japanese NEW OPENING
London
£45,000

An opportunity to join a new premium restaurant opening in London, operating within a wider hospitality group with a strong focus on quality, service, and experience-led dining. This is a key management role within the opening team, supporting the General Manager in establishing standards and embedding a strong service culture from launch.

The Role:
This is a hands-on restaurant management position with responsibility for supporting daily operations, team performance, and guest experience in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment. The role is well suited to a strong operator who enjoys being on the floor, leading from the front, and contributing to the successful delivery of a new opening. A March start is required to support pre-opening and launch activity.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the General Manager with day-to-day restaurant operationsLeading, coaching, and motivating the front-of-house team during serviceMaintaining high standards of service, consistency, and guest experienceSupporting rota planning, staffing levels, and shift executionEnsuring compliance with health, safety, and operational proceduresWorking closely with kitchen and bar teams to ensure smooth service deliveryAssisting with the implementation and upkeep of SOPs and service standards

Essential Criteria:

Proven experience in a Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager roleBackground in premium or high-volume restaurant environmentsStrong service focus with a hands-on leadership styleComfortable working in opening or fast-moving operational environmentsStrong communication skills and attention to detailEligible to work in the UKAvailable for a March start

Get in touch – kate@corecruitment.com