General Manager - New Restaurant Opening

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment seeks a General Manager for an exciting new restaurant launching in South West London. This role combines operational oversight with a strong focus on guest experience and commercial success. Ideal candidates are high-end restaurant operators with the ability to work autonomously while leading a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Proven operator from high-end restaurants with attention to detail.
• Charismatic and engaging personality.
• Experience with new openings is a major bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the flagship opening of a new restaurant.
• Drive sales and manage costs with P&L ownership.
• Focus on creating a memorable guest experience.

Skills

Guest Experience

Commercial Acumen

Operational Strength

Team Leadership

Job description

The Opportunity:

One of the most exciting launches of the year is landing in South West London – think high summer footfall, a knockout location, and a premium fit-out that’s set to turn heads.This is the sister venue to an already hugely successful Restaurant & Bar, but with a more refined, grown-up edge.

The Role:
We're looking for a General Manager to lead this flagship opening.You'll have the backing of a highly experienced Operations Director and a solid senior team already in place.The venue is forecast to turn over around £6 million annually and will attract an affluent, discerning crowd.

This is about more than running shifts – it’s about creating a destination.You'll bring style, substance and serious hospitality know-how.You'll be confident on the floor, hands-on with your team, and totally focused on guest experience.

As this is an independent, privately-owned business, you'll have freedom and influence – but also full accountability.You'll be expected to think like an owner, make commercial decisions, and bring solutions, not problems.If you’ve got an entrepreneurial mindset, this is your playground.

The Person:

• A proven operator from high-end restaurants, with an eye for quality and detail
• Obsessed with guest experience – you know how to exceed expectations
• Charismatic, warm and naturally engaging – guests and teams gravitate towards you
• Operationally strong and present – you lead from the front
• Commercially savvy – P&L ownership, driving sales, managing costs
• Comfortable working with autonomy – this isn’t a role for someone who needs a big support structure
• Experience with new openings is a major bonus – this is a big one and needs a steady, experienced hand

Sound like a bit of you – apply at Kate at CORE dot com /[e-mail]