General Manager Exciting Restaurant & Bar - London £48/55k Salary

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality group in Soho is seeking a passionate General Manager to lead their team and foster a winning culture. This hands-on role requires experience in premium hospitality and an ability to manage large teams effectively. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen and a customer-focused approach, all while creating an enjoyable environment for their team. A competitive salary of £48–55k plus bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume, premium hospitality environments.
• Strong wet-led background preferred.
• Proven experience managing large teams.
• Dynamic and guest-obsessed personality.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver excellence every day.
• Train and mentor staff to empower them.
• Contribute strategically while being hands-on.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Team management

Customer focus

Job description

We are partnering with a smaller, award-winning restaurant group with a fantastic following in London. This venue is located in Soho, offering a salary of £48–55k plus bonus. Here, you won’t be a small cog in a big wheel, you’ll have a voice, influence, and the chance to be part of a close-knit family business.

Our client is seeking a stand-out General Manager who is passionate about people and creating a winning culture within their venue. This role is about doing the basics exceptionally well. Can you lead a team to deliver excellence every day? Are you adaptable, enjoy training and mentoring, and thrive on empowering your team?

We are looking for someone who is still very much in love with hospitality, who wants to be hands‑on at ground level but also contribute strategically. You should be confident working with a premium product and delivering an outstanding service. Strong financial acumen and commercial awareness are key.

Most importantly, do you like to have fun? Our client values people, empowerment, and creating the best environment for their team to thrive, they are looking for a candidate who embodies this culture.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in high-volume, premium hospitality environments
• Strong wet-led background preferred
• Proven experience managing large teams
• Vibrant, dynamic, and guest-obsessed
• Polished and professional, with a strong leadership track record
• Career progression, stability, and a quality-led CV