General Manager - Iconic Branded Restaurant

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

Job summary

A well-known restaurant brand in London is seeking an energetic General Manager to lead a busy site. You will be responsible for managing daily operations, budgets, and a passionate team. Ideal candidates have experience in a branded restaurant, a strong focus on guest experiences, and confidence in financial management. This role offers a vibrant work culture and potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Experienced General Manager in a high-volume, branded restaurant environment.
• Confident managing large teams and a busy service environment.
• London experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant and create a welcoming environment for guests.
• Develop, coach, and inspire your team.
• Manage budgets, labor, and full P&L.

Skills

Leadership

P&L Management

Customer Service

Team Coaching

Problem Solving

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 of things too, 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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