General Manager

Oak View Group; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant food business as a General Manager at 22 Bishopsgate, overseeing operations of a premium restaurant and terrace. Lead a large team, maintain high food quality, and enjoy career progression opportunities. The role offers a dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Exceptional personal training and development opportunities

Regular salary reviews and recognition programs

Internal transfer and promotion opportunities

Employee incentives, rewards, and recognition programs

Meals on duty

40% discount across venues

Corporate gym discount

Electric car leasing scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in quality restaurants and/or food retail.
• Ability to lead a team of 70, including 6 managers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of restaurant and adjoining terrace.
• Manage conferencing room and cater events within the building.
• Collaborate with culinary team to maintain food quality.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Personality

Job description

Part of Oak View Group (OVG), Rhubarb is a premium hospitality collective specialising in luxury event catering, restaurant dining, and hospitality. Rhubarb delivers unique dining and venue management at some of the world's most iconic locations.

22 Bishopsgate is a workplace designed to benefit and support a diverse, connected community. The Market is the foodie heart of 22 Bishopsgate, housing two coffee bars, a collection of food counters, an all-day restaurant, outdoor and indoor bars, and a catered events space. We are adding thriving On-Floor Catering and are looking for an exceptional General Manager to join our team at 22B.

As General Manager, you will oversee the smooth operation of our restaurant and adjoining terrace, The Italian Market Kitchen, as well as kiosks including Patch (salad bar) and Residency, offering a range of cuisines from Asian street food to sourdough pizza. You will also manage the conferencing room, the Market Hub, and cater events within the building.

Serving over a thousand customers daily, our outlets showcase London's vibrant food and drink scene, offering something for everyone.

The ideal candidate will have experience in quality restaurants and/or food retail. Corporate B&I experience is advantageous but not essential. Essential qualities include excellent presence, personality, communication skills, and a passion for food and drink.

This role requires leading a team of 70, including 6 managers. You will establish effective communication and accountability, collaborate with the senior culinary team to maintain food quality and innovation, and work closely with RHC support functions to optimize operations across outlets. Additionally, maintaining a productive partnership with the building landlord at 22 Bishopsgate is crucial to creating an outstanding environment for staff and customers.

This leadership role demands balancing strategic vision with hands-on operational excellence in a premium food service setting.

We seek smart, polished individuals who are serious and professional on the outside but fun and engaging inside. This is an incredible opportunity to join a vibrant, expanding food business with genuine career progression potential.

What’s in it for you?

• Exceptional personal training and development opportunities
• Exposure to wider business and events in London and beyond
• Regular salary reviews and recognition programs
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities
• Employee incentives, rewards, and recognition programs
• Meals on duty
• 40% discount across venues
• Corporate gym discount
• Electric car leasing scheme

RHC values diversity. We believe that diversity drives innovation, strengthens our team, enhances our service, and elevates our standards.

Wherever you come from or where you're headed, we’d love to hear from you.

If you require additional support or adjustments during your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to provide everything you need.

As part of the recruitment process, you will need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.