General Manager (Bournemouth)

Gravity Recruit; Merley; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Generous holiday allowance

Industry-leading training and develop-

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee dining discounts

Refer-a-Friend incentive

Job summary

Gravity Recruit is partnering with a premium branded restaurant in Bournemouth to recruit an experienced General Manager. You will lead from the front, delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving commercial performance across a high-volume operation.

Applicants should have at least two years as a General Manager in quality branded hospitality, with strong leadership and a proven ability to manage budgets and costs while developing teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years GM experience in a quality branded restaurant or hospitality business.
• Proven track record of managing high-volume operations and leading large teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with budgeting and cost-control experience.
• Passion for delivering exceptional food, service and guest experiences.
• Outstanding leadership, coaching and people development skills.
• Hands-on management style with a genuine passion for hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the successful operation of the restaurant, leading from the front to deliver guest experiences.
• Drive commercial performance and inspire a high-performing team.
• Oversee people management, financial performance and customer satisfaction while maintaining high standards.

Skills

General management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Sales drive

Guest experience

Hospitality focus

Job description

General Manager - Premium Branded Restaurant

Location: Bournemouth

Salary: Up to £54,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Gravity Recruit is proud to be partnering with a highly respected, award-winning hospitality operator to recruit an experienced General Manager for one of its flagship premium restaurant locations in Bournemouth.

This is an outstanding opportunity to take the reins of a well-established, high-profile restaurant with an excellent reputation for quality food, exceptional service, and a loyal customer base. Joining a business with ambitious growth plans and a genuine commitment to developing its people, you'll have the chance to make a real impact while building a rewarding long-term career.

The Role

As General Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful operation of your restaurant, leading from the front to deliver exceptional guest experiences, drive commercial performance, and inspire a high-performing team.

You'll have complete ownership of your business, overseeing all aspects of people management, operational excellence, financial performance, and customer satisfaction while maintaining the highest standards across every area of the operation.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a passionate and commercially focused hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced, premium branded environment.

You will have:

• A minimum of two years' experience as a General Manager within a quality branded restaurant or hospitality business.
• A proven track record of managing high-volume operations and leading large, successful teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and driving sales performance.
• A passion for delivering exceptional food, service, and guest experiences.
• Outstanding leadership, coaching, and people development skills.
• The ability to motivate, engage, and inspire teams to consistently deliver excellent results.
• A hands-on management style with a genuine passion for hospitality.

What's on Offer

In return, our client offers an excellent package including:

• Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus
• Private healthcare
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional leave
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Industry-leading training and development programmes
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing business
• Ongoing coaching and leadership support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer-a-Friend incentive
• Flexible access to earned wages
• Generous employee dining discounts
• Retail, leisure, and lifestyle discounts
• Long-service recognition awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected hospitality operators, recognised as a fantastic employer with a strong people-first culture and exciting long-term growth plans.

If you're an experienced General Manager looking for your next challenge within a business that genuinely values its people and offers real opportunities for progression, we'd love to hear from you.