General Manager - Premium Restaurant Group

Search; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Career progression

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Wagestream access

Job summary

Premium Dining in Leeds is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a premium restaurant. You will own day-to-day operations, inspire a high-performing team, and ensure outstanding guest experiences while driving sales and profitability.

The role offers a clear path for progression within a growing multi-site group, with performance bonuses and regular salary reviews. A hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment will excel in this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven GM experience in premium/brand restaurants.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Track record of delivering commercial results and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing restaurant team and management group.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain premium standards.
• Own sales, labour costs, profitability and KPIs.
• Drive performance improvements and identify growth opportunities.
• Recruit, train and develop talent for long-term succession.
• Maintain health, safety and operational compliance.

Skills

Leadership

General Manager experience

Commercial awareness

Guest experience focus

Job description

GENERAL MANAGER - PREMIUM RESTAURANT GROUP

Leeds | £50,000-£55,000 Salary | OTE £65,000-£70,000

Premium Dining | Performance Bonuses | Career Progression

Are you an experienced General Manager looking for your next challenge with a respected premium restaurant group?

We're looking for a driven, commercially minded General Manager to lead a high-performing restaurant in Leeds. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves being hands-on, building strong teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences, while having the freedom to make a real impact on the business.

The Package

• £50,000-£55,000 basic salary

• £65,000-£70,000 OTE, including performance-related bonuses

• Performance and menu-cycle bonus opportunities

• Guaranteed Christmas Day and Boxing Day off

• Ongoing training and clear opportunities for progression

• Annual salary reviews and opportunities to progress within a growing multi-site group

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Wagestream and access to hospitality and lifestyle discounts following probation

The Role

As General Manager, you'll take full ownership of the restaurant's day-to-day operation, leading from the front and ensuring the team consistently delivers an outstanding experience for every guest.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading, motivating and developing the management team and wider restaurant team.

• Delivering exceptional service standards and maintaining a welcoming, premium guest experience.

• Taking ownership of sales, labour costs, profitability and overall commercial performance.

• Driving performance against KPIs and identifying opportunities to grow the business.

• Building a positive, accountable culture where people feel supported and motivated to succeed.

• Recruiting, training and retaining great people, with a focus on developing future talent.

• Maintaining high standards across food, service, health and safety, and operational compliance.

• Working closely with the wider business to deliver company initiatives and support long-term growth.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience as a General Manager, ideally within a premium, high-volume or branded restaurant environment.

• A strong track record of leading teams and delivering commercial results.

• Confident leadership skills, with the ability to develop managers and build a strong team culture.

• A hands-on approach and a genuine passion for hospitality and guest experience.

• Strong commercial awareness, including sales growth, labour management and cost control.

• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in running a successful operation.

we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.