General Manager - Premium Restaurant Group

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent restaurant group in Central London is looking for an experienced General Manager to oversee its flagship site. This role involves leading a large team in a high-volume restaurant environment, ensuring excellent service and financial performance. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in premium operations and exceptional leadership skills. Competitive salary plus bonus offered.

Benefits

Bonus structure

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading high-volume, premium restaurant operations.
• Strong background in both restaurant and bar management.
• Financially astute with experience managing multi-million-pound turnovers.
• Natural leader who thrives in high-energy environments.
• Confident communicator with excellent food and wine knowledge.
• Hands-on, solutions-focused, and meticulous in approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a large team to deliver excellent service.
• Drive financial performance through cost control and management.
• Maximise efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Foster training culture across the business.
• Contribute to new openings and growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Communication

Food and wine knowledge

Problem-solving

Job description

General Manager – Premium Restaurant Group

Central London
£90,000 – £100,000 + bonus

The Concept

An entrepreneurial restaurant group with ambitious growth plans is seeking a General Manager to lead one of its flagships, high‑volume sites. This is premium dining at scale – vibrant, dynamic, and built on delivering memorable guest experiences.

The Role

As General Manager, you’ll oversee a fast‑paced, multi‑faced operation capable of serving up to 1,000 covers a day at peak trade. You’ll lead from the front, inspiring your team, setting impeccable standards, and ensuring every service runs smoothly. This is a hands‑on position within a founder‑led business where adaptability, energy, and commercial acumen are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a large team to deliver consistently excellent service
• Set the tone on the floor – visible, energetic, and engaged with guests and team alike
• Drive financial performance through smart cost control and labour management
• Oversee reservations and systems to maximise efficiency and guest satisfaction
• Foster a culture of training, development, and progression across the business
• Contribute to new openings and wider business growth initiatives

About You

• Proven track record leading high‑volume, premium restaurant operations
• Strong background in both restaurant and bar management
• Financially astute with experience managing multi‑million‑pound turnovers
• A natural leader who thrives in high‑energy environments and inspires those around you
• Confident communicator with excellent food and wine knowledge
• Hands‑on, solutions‑focused, and meticulous in your approach to detail
• Experience of new openings is highly desirable

Apply today or send your CV to Kate at COREcruitment dot com