Director of Operations

Director of Operations
Location: Central London
Salary: Up to £120,000 + equity

A premium restaurant with huge potential is entering its next chapter. The site itself is exceptional - beautifully designed, strong food, private dining rooms, cocktail bars and a main restaurant space that should be one of the most talked about destinations in London. The foundations are there, but the business needs the right operator to reposition the brand, sharpen the offer and put it firmly back on the map. Working directly with the founder, this role will focus on revitalising the existing site before supporting future growth as the group looks to expand.

The role:

Work directly with the founder to reposition and relaunch a high-potential flagship restaurantLead the strategic and operational reset of the business - sharpening the brand, guest experience and commercial performanceCoach and mentor the General Manager to strengthen leadership on siteWork closely with the Head Chef to evolve the food and beverage offer and elevate the overall experienceIdentify opportunities to improve revenue, guest engagement and operational efficiencyBe highly visible and hands-on within the business, setting standards and driving momentumPrepare the concept for future growth as the group looks to roll out additional sites

The person:

Proven experience within a quality-led restaurant groupTrack record of successfully repositioning, modernising or relaunching restaurant conceptsStrong commercial and financial acumen with full P&L ownershipA natural leader who enjoys coaching, mentoring and developing teamsEntrepreneurial mindset with the ability to spot opportunities and execute ideasCollaborative and solutions-focused but confident making decisionsComfortable being hands-on in the business while thinking strategically about growth

Sound like you or someone you know? Kate@corecruitment.com