Restaurant General Manager | Luxury Hotel Dining | Budapest | €6,700 Gross + Benefits

 

I’m recruiting an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead the opening and full operation of a high-end, fine-dining restaurant in Budapest. This is a flagship project within a luxury hotel environment, but the role is restaurant-first. Strong standalone restaurant experience is far more important than a hotel background.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows how to build teams, set service culture, and deliver a consistently exceptional guest experience at the top end of the market.

Perks & Benefits

€6,700 gross monthly salaryLead a high-profile fine-dining restaurant openingLong-term career progression within a growing hospitality groupStrong backing from senior leadershipHigh level of ownership over service standards and operations

Your Experience

International experience is essentialStrong background in high-end or fine-dining restaurantsProven experience as a Restaurant General Manager or senior operational leaderExposure to chef-driven or premium restaurant concepts is highly desirableExcellent understanding of refined service standards and guest journeyConfident managing budgets, labour, and overall financial performanceProven ability to recruit, train, and retain high-performing teamsStable career history with clear progressionFluent English required; additional languages are a plusMust already have the right to live and work in the EU

Your Responsibilities

Lead the pre-opening and day-to-day operations of the restaurantSet and maintain exceptional service and hospitality standardsBuild, train, and develop a strong front-of-house teamOversee financial performance, cost control, and operational efficiencyEnsure full compliance with hygiene, safety, and brand standardsDrive continuous improvement across service, systems, and guest experienceWork closely with senior management to deliver a cohesive and standout concept

If this sounds like the right next step, contact Clay at COREcruitment:
clay@corecruitment.com