Charismatic General Manager – Iconic Oxford Restaurant

Westwood Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Staff perks

Company discounts

Job summary

Westwood Recruitment is recruiting for an iconic Oxford restaurant venue seeking a General Manager to lead a renowned operation on site. You will be a hands-on host, building relationships with guests and inspiring a high-performing team to maintain exceptional standards.

The role emphasizes guest experience, sales growth, and operational excellence, with a salary up to £55,000 per annum plus a performance bonus and strong development opportunities within a respected hospitality destination.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager within a high-quality restaurant, premium dining venue, or hospitality operation.
• A natural host with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Charismatic, engaging, and passionate about delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving sales and profitability.
• Experienced in leading, developing, and retaining high-performing teams.
• Hands-on leadership style with excellent attention to detail.
• Stable career history demonstrating commitment and success within hospitality operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a well-established front and back-of-house team.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain the venue's outstanding reputation.
• Act as the primary host and ambassador for the restaurant.
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Develop and mentor management and supervisory teams.
• Ensure the highest standards of service, food quality, and presentation.
• Manage budgets, labour costs, and financial performance.
• Build strong relationships with regular guests and the local community.
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and licensing requirements.

Skills

General Manager experience

Hospitality leadership

Guest experience

Job description

Westwood Recruitment is recruiting for an iconic Oxford restaurant venue seeking a General Manager to lead a renowned operation on site. You will be a hands-on host, building relationships with guests and inspiring a high-performing team to maintain exceptional standards.

The role emphasizes guest experience, sales growth, and operational excellence, with a salary up to £55,000 per annum plus a performance bonus and strong development opportunities within a respected hospitality destination.