General Manager - Premium Dining - Central London - Up to £110,000 + bonus

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is looking for a General Manager for a high-volume premium dining venue in Central London. This role demands expertise in luxury hospitality and team leadership to ensure exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will drive operational performance and embody excellence in service standards while managing a team of over 100 staff. Competitive salary of up to £110,000 plus bonus offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume restaurant operations.
• Understanding of luxury hospitality and its requirements.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders and inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee flagship site with a £10m turnover and large team.
• Champion service standards for premium dining.
• Drive operational performance across service and events.

Skills

Proven experience managing a premium restaurant operation

Strong background in guest experience

Commercially astute

Confident in a founder-led environment

Event management

Job description

Overview

General Manager – Premium Dining – Central London

Up to £110,000 + bonus

A rare opportunity to take the lead in one of London’s most exciting premium dining destinations. This is a high-volume, high-energy operation with a strong reputation for delivering best-in-class experiences. The site is multifaceted – combining elevated dining with private events and PDRs – and requires a General Manager with both operational excellence and a luxury hospitality mindset.

The Role

• Oversee a flagship site turning over circa £10m with a team of 100+
• Champion service standards that reflect the very best of London’s premium dining scene
• Lead from the front – visible on the floor, hosting guests, and setting the tone for excellence
• Drive operational performance across service, events, and private dining
• Communicate effectively with founders and senior stakeholders while developing and coaching your team to the highest standards

The Person

• Proven experience managing a premium, high-volume restaurant operation
• Understands luxury hospitality and the detail required to deliver it consistently
• Strong background in guest experience, hosting, and event management
• Commercially astute with experience managing large teams and complex operations
• Confident operating in a founder-led environment, with the gravitas to inspire both teams and guests

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to [e-mail]