GENERAL MANAGER : Independent Restaurant

TipTopJob; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation/accommodation support

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a hands-on General Manager for a Suffolk-based restaurant with rooms, known for 2 AA Rosettes, a Michelin Bib Gourmand, and a stellar reputation. You will be the face of the business, leading a small team, working with the Head Chef, and ensuring exceptional service and dining experiences.

Relocation/accommodation support may be available. The role offers autonomy to shape the guest journey, develop the team, and unlock the seven bedrooms’ untapped potential while

Qualifications

• Experience in quality-led fine dining or premium independents.
• Excellent floor presence; interacts with guests and serves tables.
• Wine knowledge with WSET Level 2 preferred; training offered.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards.
• Drive commercial performance and guest experience across the restaurant and bedrooms.
• Take ownership of wider business initiatives to grow the venue.

Skills

Floor service

Wine knowledge

Leadership

Education

WSET Level 2

Job description

SUFFOLK

A GBP 45,000:A GBP 50,000 + TRONC

We are working with a gorgeous independent restaurant with rooms in Suffolk, looking for a brilliant General Manager to take the reins.

This is a small but seriously special operation : 2 AA Rosettes, a Michelin Bib Gourmand and a fantastic reputation for food, wine and service.

The Role

This is a proper hands:on GM role. You will be the face of the business, leading a small team, working closely with the Head Chef and making sure the restaurant continues to deliver at a really high level.

Alongside the day:to:day, they want someone commercially switched on who can bring a bit more structure, develop the team and really take ownership of the wider business : including seven bedrooms with loads of untapped potential.

The Candidate

• We need someone from a quality:led restaurant background : fine dining, Michelin, Rosette or brilliant premium independents.
• You need to LOVE being on the floor. This is an intimate restaurant where the GM knows the guests, serves tables, talks wine and gets properly stuck in.
• Wine knowledge is important : ideally WSET Level 2, although they will support further training for the right person.
• Warm, polished, commercially savvy and full of personality.

A brilliant little business with lovely owners, real autonomy and plenty of opportunity to put your stamp on it.

Driver essential. Relocation/accommodation support potentially available.