General Manager- Premium Restaurant Business

General Manager- Premium Restaurant Business

Location: London
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000

The venue has built a long-standing reputation within the London hospitality scene and remains an incredibly busy operation, serving everything from all-day dining and afternoon tea through to premium dinner experiences and extensive drinks offerings. The business now has a renewed focus on standards, guest experience, and repositioning itself back amongst London’s leading hospitality destinations.

The Role:

Lead a £5 million turnover restaurant and bar operation within a wider £10 million hospitality businessOversee a large and established team of approximately 70 employeesDrive standards, service, and consistency across a fast-paced, high-volume environmentBe highly visible on the floor, leading from the front and building strong guest relationshipsSupport the ongoing transformation and modernisation of the businessWork closely with senior leadership and a newly strengthened management teamHelp embed a culture focused around hospitality, accountability, and operational excellenceSupport new initiatives, launches, and ongoing improvements across the siteEnsure the guest journey feels polished, energetic, and memorable at every touchpointPlay a key role in developing and inspiring a long-standing team through the next stage of the business’ evolution

The Person:

Currently operating at General Manager level within premium hospitalityStrong background in high-volume London restaurants, brasseries, or lifestyle-led operationsStandards-driven with a genuine passion for hospitality and guest experienceNaturally floor-focused and visible - someone who enjoys being present with guests and teams rather than sitting behind spreadsheetsCommercially aware and financially astute, without being purely numbers-ledExperienced managing large teams within busy operationsComfortable leading change and bringing fresh energy into established businessesStrong people leader with personality, presence, and warmthExperience within polished, service-led restaurant groups would be highly beneficial

Get in touch: Kate@corecruitment.com