General Manager

General Manager

Location: South West London

Salary: Up to £60,000 inclusive of TRONC

A much-loved neighbourhood restaurant in South West London is looking for a General Manager to take full ownership of the business.

This is a premium, food-led operation with a loyal local following and a reputation for warm hospitality, quality food and genuine service. The restaurant is busy year-round, with the summer months bringing a significant uplift in trade, making this a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious operator who enjoys being at the heart of the action.

The Role:

Full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the restaurantLead, inspire and develop a high-performing management and front-line teamDrive guest satisfaction and maintain exceptional service standardsTake ownership of financial performance, including labour, costs and profitabilityBuild on the restaurant's strong reputation and drive positive guest feedback across review platformsWork closely with the ownership team to identify opportunities for growth and continuous improvementBe highly visible on the floor, leading from the front and setting the tone for the business
Oversee recruitment, training and succession planning within the team

The Person:

Current General Manager or experienced AGM ready to step into a larger roleBackground within premium restaurants, hospitality-led businesses or quality food-led operationsPassionate about delivering exceptional guest experiencesStrong commercial understanding with experience managing budgets and driving profitabilityExcellent people leader with a track record of developing and retaining teamsGood food and wine knowledge with a genuine interest in hospitalityHands-on, energetic and comfortable operating in a busy environmentPolished, professional and highly organised

Apply now: kate@corecruitment.com