General Manager

Optime Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality recruitment agency is hiring a General Manager for a renowned restaurant in Soho, London. The ideal candidate will oversee operations, lead a high-performing team, and ensure exceptional guest satisfaction. Strong leadership and operational management skills are essential. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £55,000–£60,000 per annum, with flexible shifts and a great bonus scheme.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Great bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a GM, Restaurant Manager, or Assistant Manager in premium hospitality.
• Hands-on leader with excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Comfortable with bar operations and floor management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across all floors and kitchen.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team to deliver premium service.
• Maintain and enforce SOPs and health & safety compliance.
• Drive operational improvements and enhance guest satisfaction.
• Manage budgets and ensure financial targets are met.

Skills

Leadership and motivation

Communication skills

Operational management

Guest service focus

Job description

Optime Group is pleased to be recruiting a General Manager for a prestigious Restaurant in Soho, London.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional to run the show and lead a high-performing team and drive operational excellence in a renowned establishment in Central London.

What’s on offer:

• Salary: £55,000–£60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Start: Immediate
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Soho, London
• Schedule: Flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and key event periods
• Great bonus scheme

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth running across all floors and kitchen.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team to consistently deliver premium service.
• Maintain and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and health & safety compliance.
• Drive operational improvements, optimise workflows, and enhance guest satisfaction.
• Manage budgets, P&L, and resource planning to ensure financial and operational targets are met.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism, initiative, and a guest‑first mindset.

The Ideal Candidate:

• GM, Restaurant Manager, or Assistant Manager experience in premium hospitality and/or a fast paced high end restaurant.
• Hands‑on leader with excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Comfortable across bar operations and floor management.
• Flexible, dependable, and happy to work evenings, weekends, and event days.
• Passionate about delivering WOW moments for every guest.
• High energy and outgoing personality!

If you’re an ambitious hospitality leader ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team dedicated to excellence.

You must be eligible to work in the UK.
Optime Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.