GENERAL MANAGER

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a General Manager for a high-profile Southeast Asian restaurant in Southampton. This role requires overseeing daily operations, leading the front-of-house team, and ensuring exceptional guest service. Ideal candidates will have restaurant management experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers up to £45,000 per annum, a full-time contract, and various perks including performance bonuses and staff meals.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Generous service charge

Staff meals on duty

Company discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant or hospitality management is essential.
• Strong leadership and team development skills are critical.
• Knowledge of Pan Asian cuisine is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all outlet operations ensuring high standards.
• Lead front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional service.
• Manage budgets and drive profitability.
• Collaborate with marketing for events and promotions.

Skills

Leadership in hospitality management

Customer service excellence

Team development

Problem-solving

Job description

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General Manager – Southampton – Lead a Modern Pan-Asian Restaurant with a Vision

Ready to take the reins of a high-profile Southeast Asian restaurant in Southampton?

This General Manager role offers the opportunity to lead a forward-thinking hospitality team while shaping a unique dining experience.

Why you’ll want this General Manager role in Southampton:

* Up to £45,000 per annum plus performance bonus
* 45-hour full-time contract across 5 days
* Generous service charge
* Staff meals on duty
* Company discounts
* Be part of a restaurant that fuses modern techniques with authentic Asian flavours
* No live-in accommodation – perfect for local candidates

What you’ll be doing:
As General Manager, you'll take full ownership of daily restaurant operations, from front-of-house leadership to financial control. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional guest service while growing and developing a talented team.

Key responsibilities include:

* Overseeing all outlet operations, ensuring high standards and consistency
* Leading and inspiring front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional service
* Managing budgets and driving profitability
* Handling escalated guest feedback with professionalism
* Ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations
* Collaborating with marketing to support events and promotions

What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for a hands-on General Manager who thrives in a high-end hospitality setting. Ideally, you’ll have:

* Experience in restaurant or hospitality management
* Strong leadership and team development skills
* A background in Pan Asian or Southeast Asian cuisine (highly desirable)
* Excellent knowledge of customer service standards
* A calm, organised approach to problem-solving
* The ability to innovate and push the dining experience forward

If you're ready to lead a standout restaurant and shape its next chapter, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now -

Job Number: OM933392 / INDSOTONMANAGER

Consultant: Ollie Moore

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.