General Manager - Premium Restaurant Group

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium restaurant group is seeking a General Manager for its London location moving to Paris. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in high-volume, product-led restaurant environments, demonstrate leadership in managing substantial teams, and speak fluent French. This role focuses on maintaining exceptional service standards while driving a unique dining experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume, product-led restaurants.
• Fluency in French is essential.
• International experience, particularly in London and UAE.

Responsibilities

• Lead the refurbishment and repositioning project of the restaurant.
• Manage a team of around 50 FOH staff.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

People Focused

Commercial Acumen

Wine Knowledge

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General Manager - Premium Restaurant Group, London

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Client:

COREcruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

General Manager – Premium Restaurant Group

London - Relocate to Paris

The Concept:

A beautiful premium restaurant group with a global presence. This is all about a premium product and exemplary service standards.

The Role:

We are looking for an established General Manager with new openings experience. This restaurant is closing for a refurbishment a repositioning in the market. We are looking for someone to lead the project along with the Director of Operations. This is a 130-cover restaurant with a PDR for 10 offering a delicate all day dining experience and in the evening becoming more festive with live music/DJ entertainment.

The General Manager Profile:

• A prerequisite for this role is international experience – the client is looking for someone who has worked with multinational clientele and has a broad range of experience in London and UAE
• You will be a fluent French speaker – this is essential.
• This is a fresh food offer – you will have worked in product led restaurants and have a strong wine knowledge.
• You will understand how high volume works but at an elevated service line.
• This will be multifaceted in terms of the offer, with different stations throughout the restaurant including two cocktail bars.
• You will lead a team of around 50 FOH and work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team of around 30.
• You will be incredibly people focused and have a background of developing and mentoring team.
• Strong financials – extremely commercial in your approach with an entrepreneurial spirit.

General Manager – Premium Restaurant Group

London - Relocate to Paris

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