General Manager - Iconic Branded Restaurant

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a General Manager for an iconic branded restaurant in central London. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-volume restaurant management, with a strong focus on P&L accountability, team leadership, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Strong communication and hospitality skills are essential, along with experience in London. Apply now to make your mark on this bustling site.

Qualifications

• Experienced General Manager in a high-volume, branded restaurant environment.
• Passionate about hospitality and delivering great experiences.
• Commercially savvy, with solid P&L experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading a busy restaurant and creating a welcoming environment for guests.
• Developing, coaching, and inspiring your team – FOH and kitchen.
• Managing budgets, labor, and full P&L.

Skills

Leadership

P&L Management

Team Development

Communication

Customer Service

Job description

General Manager – Iconic Branded Restaurant

Central London | £70,000 to £80,000

We’re looking for a hands‑on, energetic General Manager to take full ownership of an iconic casual London restaurant. This is a role for someone who thrives on running a busy, high‑volume site, leading a team, and delivering an exceptional guest experience every single day.

The Role

You’ll run the restaurant from front to back, ensuring service, energy, and standards are consistently high. You’ll manage the commercial side with full P&L accountability, so you need to be confident with numbers as well as people.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading a busy restaurant and creating a welcoming, energetic environment for guests
• Developing, coaching, and inspiring your team – FOH and kitchen
• Overseeing kitchen operations alongside your team
• Managing budgets, labour, and full P&L
• Driving culture, engagement, and service standards across the site

Who You Are

• Experienced General Manager in a high‑volume, branded restaurant environment
• Passionate about hospitality and delivering great experiences
• Confident managing large teams and a busy service environment
• Commercially savvy, with solid P&L experience
• Solutions‑focused, resilient, and able to thrive under pressure
• Excellent communicator and natural host
• London experience essential
• Bonus if you’ve worked with flagship or high‑profile sites

This is a chance to join a well‑known brand, take ownership, and make your mark on a busy, iconic London site.

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