Director of Operations - Trendy Restaurant Group

Director of Operations – Trendy Restaurant Group

London

Up to £100,000 + performance bonus

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Restaurant Group Director to lead the strategic and operational performance of a growing multi-site restaurant group across London.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, profitability, brand standards, and team development across a portfolio of high-performing venues.

Reporting directly to the ownership/board, the Restaurant Group Director will oversee multiple sites and senior management teams, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional guest experiences while maximising commercial performance.

Responsibilities:

Leading and mentoring General Managers across the groupDriving revenue growth, cost control, and profitability across all locationsDeveloping and executing group-wide operational strategiesMaintaining brand standards, service quality, and operational consistencyOverseeing new site openings and expansion opportunitiesWorking closely with finance, marketing, and HR teamsBuilding a strong leadership culture across the businessMonitoring KPIs and implementing improvements where required

Requirements:

Proven experience in a senior multi-site leadership role within hospitalityStrong commercial acumen with a track record of improving profitabilityExperience managing multiple premium or high-volume restaurant sitesExceptional leadership and team development skillsStrategic thinker with a hands-on operational approachExperience supporting growth, new openings, or scaling hospitality businesses is highly desirable