General Manager

Brasserie Blanc; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tronc and quarterly bonus

Paid parking

Private Healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday

Discounts at Heartwood Collection

Training and development

Job summary

Brasserie Blanc Oxford, a landmark in Jericho, invites a driven General Manager to lead our team and celebrate 30 years of warm hospitality. You will own the day-to-day operations, shape guest experiences and drive the commercial success of the site within the Heartwood Collection.

You’ll develop people, maintain brand standards, and inspire excellence across service, food, and ambience. If you’re passionate about hospitality and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' General Manager experience in a branded restaurant.
• Proven track record of leading busy, high-volume operations.
• Strong commercial awareness with budget management experience.
• Passion for delivering exceptional food, drink and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Brasserie Blanc Oxford team to deliver outstanding hospitality.
• Drive commercial performance and profitability while maintaining high standards.
• Create memorable guest experiences and foster a welcoming, guest-centric culture.

Skills

General Manager leadership

Budgeting & profitability

Guest-centric hospitality

Team development & coaching

Job description

Brasserie Blanc

Nestled in the heart of Oxford's vibrant Jericho neighbourhood, Brasserie Blanc Oxford is where it all began. This beautiful and iconic restaurant was the very first Brasserie Blanc and remains a cherished part of the local community.

As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we're looking for an exceptional General Manager to lead this landmark business into its next chapter, honouring its rich heritage while inspiring a team to deliver outstanding hospitality, exceptional food, and memorable guest experiences every day. At Brasserie Blanc, we believe that great food is at the heart of good living.

Today, as part of the award-winning Heartwood Collection, we're continuing to grow, creating beautiful restaurants at the heart of their communities and developing exceptional careers for our people.

There has never been a more exciting time to join us.

General Manager: The Opportunity

As General Manager, you'll be the driving force behind your Brasserie Blanc.

You will create an environment where guests feel at home, teams thrive, and every service delivers the warmth, energy and attention to detail that our brand is known for. From leading and developing your people to driving commercial performance, you'll have full ownership of your business and the freedom to make a genuine impact.

You’ll inspire your team to deliver outstanding hospitality, champion high standards, and ensure every guest leaves already planning their next visit.

This is more than managing a restaurant. It's about creating a place people love to work in and guests love to return to.

General Manager: What You'll Bring

We're looking for an exceptional hospitality leader with the charisma, commercial awareness and passion to lead from the front.

You will have:

• At least 2 years' experience as a General Manager within a quality branded restaurant environment
• A proven track record of leading busy, high-volume operations
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and driving profitability
• A passion for delivering exceptional food, drink and service standards
• The ability to inspire, coach and develop high-performing teams
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
• A hands‑on leadership style and a genuine love of hospitality
• Most importantly, you'll share our belief that great hospitality is about people — creating memorable experiences for guests and meaningful careers for your team.

General Manager: What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus Tronc and quarterly bonus
• Paid parking will be provided
• Private Healthcare with Bupa
• Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
• 28 days holiday, including Bank Holidays
• Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday per year
• The Pantry – hundreds of retailers and experience discounts through Reward Gateway
• Stepping Stones – our industry‑leading training and development platform supporting progression
• Coaching and Mentorship programme to support your career development
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package
• 50% off food across all Heartwood Collection sites
• 20% Friends & Family food discount
• Discounted rooms at our Inns
• A thoughtful birthday gift
• Long Service Recognition Awards
• Refer a Friend bonus up to £1,500
• Instant access to earned pay through EarlyPay
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Join Our Story

For nearly 30 years, Brasserie Blanc has been bringing people together over beautifully cooked seasonal food, warm hospitality and unforgettable moments. Today, we're writing the next chapter of that story.

If you're an ambitious General Manager ready to lead an exceptional team, build a thriving business and become part of one of the UK's most respected hospitality groups, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation: To be discussed