General Manager

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

General Manager – Iconic Restaurant Venue

Location:

Oxford

Salary:

Up to £55,000 per annum + Attractive Performance Bonus

Benefits:

Bonus scheme, career development opportunities, staff perks, company discounts, and the chance to lead one of Oxford's most recognised hospitality destinations.

About the Company

We are recruiting on behalf of an iconic restaurant venue in the heart of Oxford, renowned for its outstanding food, exceptional guest experience, and strong reputation within the local hospitality scene. This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a well‑established operation with a loyal customer base, a thriving business, and a solid, stable management team already in place.

The venue combines quality dining with genuine hospitality, creating memorable experiences for guests from across the UK and beyond.

The Role

We are seeking an exceptional General Manager who embodies true hospitality. This role is perfect for a charismatic leader with natural charm, a genuine passion for people, and the ability to be the face of the business.

You will be a hands‑on host who thrives on building relationships with guests, inspiring your team, and maintaining the high standards that have made this venue a destination restaurant.

Key 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.

About You

• 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.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £55,000 per annum.
• Lucrative performance‑related bonus on top of base salary.
• Opportunity to lead an iconic Oxford venue with an established reputation.
• Support from a strong and stable team.
• Long‑term career progression within a successful hospitality business.
• A role where personality, hospitality, and leadership are genuinely valued.

If you're a hospitality professional who loves being on the floor, building relationships with guests, and leading from the front, we'd love to hear from you.