Restaurant General Manager

Restaurant General Manager
Oxford
Up to £55,000

A high-volume, all-day restaurant operation in Oxford is looking for a Senior Restaurant Manager to lead from the front. This is a fast-paced, premium environment with multiple revenue streams including restaurant dining, private events and terrace service. The role suits someone hands-on, commercially sharp and confident managing large teams while maintaining high standards across service and guest experience.

The role:

Lead daily operations across a busy, multi-faceted restaurant environmentBe highly visible on the floor - driving standards, service and energy across every shiftBuild, coach and develop a strong management and front of house teamTake full ownership of guest experience, resolving feedback and driving repeat businessManage rotas, staffing levels and recruitment to meet business demandOversee reservations strategy to maximise covers without compromising qualityControl stock, wastage and costs across bar and restaurant operationsWork closely with the kitchen team to align on service, standards and performanceRun structured team briefings and regular performance reviewsMonitor financial performance and drive profitability across all areasEnsure full compliance with health and safety and operational procedures

The person:

Proven experience as a Restaurant General Manager or similar in a high-volume settingStrong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and hold teams accountableCommercially aware with solid understanding of cost control and revenue optimisationConfident communicator with strong organisational skillsPassionate about hospitality, food and guest experienceDetail-focused with high personal standardsComfortable managing large teams and multiple service stylesResilient, hands-on and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Get in touch – kate@corecruitment.com