General Manager - Premium Dining

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious dining organization in Central London is searching for an experienced General Manager to oversee operations at a flagship site with a turnover of £10m. The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in premium dining and guest experience management, leading a large team to deliver exceptional services in a luxury hospitality environment. Competitive salary up to £120,000 plus bonuses offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-end, high-volume restaurant environments.
• Strong leadership skills in managing large teams.
• Expertise in providing exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations for a flagship site with £10m turnover.
• Set service standards for premium dining experiences.
• Lead hosting and team motivation on the floor.

Skills

Experience in premium restaurants

Guest experience management

Leadership and team motivation

Event management

Attention to detail

Job description

General Manager – Premium Dining
Location: Central London
Salary: Up to £120,000 + bonus

This flagship site is high-volume and high-energy, offering elevated dining alongside private events and PDRs.The role requires a General Manager who combines operational excellence with a luxury hospitality mindset.

The Role

• Take full ownership of a flagship site turning over circa £10m with a team of 100+
• Set and maintain service standards that reflect London’s best-in-class premium dining
• Lead from the floor – hosting guests, motivating the team, and setting the tone for excellence
• Drive performance across service, events, and private dining operations
• Partner with founders and senior stakeholders while developing and coaching your team to deliver consistently

The Person

• Proven experience running a premium, high-volume restaurant
• Deep understanding of luxury hospitality and attention to detail
• Strong experience in guest experience, hosting, and event management
• Commercially astute, confident managing large teams and complex operations
• Comfortable operating in a founder-led environment, with the gravitas to inspire teams and guests

To explore this role further, please apply today or send your CV to [e-mail]