General Manager - Elevated Casual Dining

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic General Manager for their flagship site in Central London. This role is perfect for a confident leader with strong commercial acumen, who thrives in high-volume settings and is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will be responsible for harmonizing kitchen and floor operations, driving standards, and leading a large team to success. If you are a results-oriented individual who takes ownership and inspires your team, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing high-volume dining operations.
• Strong understanding of financial metrics and team dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 60+ in a fast-paced dining environment.
• Drive operational standards and ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Leadership

P&L Management

KPI Understanding

Team Management

Standard Maintenance

Job description

General Manager – Elevated Casual Dining
Central London | £65,000 + bonus

The Concept:
Modern British dining, high standards, and a beautiful setting to match.This is a flagship site delivering style, substance, and serious volume.

The Role:
We’re looking for a General Manager who can lead from the front while running a tight, commercially focused operation.This site takes £80k a week, with a team of 60+, so you'll need to be as confident with the numbers as you are with the guest experience.

You’ll bring the kitchen and floor together, drive the standards, and make sure culture and controls work in harmony.This isn’t a role for a passenger, it needs a GM who can own it and treat it like it’s theirs.

What we’re looking for:
Strong commercial acumen - you know your P&L, KPIs, and where the margins live
A natural leader - confident, people-first, and respected by your team
Obsessed with standards - and know how to maintain them without losing pace
Collaborative energy - you make FOH and BOH work as one
Confident managing a large team in a high-volume environment
Someone who holds people to account, leads by example, and never settles

How to Apply:

Drop Kate an email at Kate at COREcruitment dot com