General Manager, Reading, Restaurant business £55,000

COREcruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant and bar in Reading seeks a General Manager to ensure operational excellence and team leadership. Join a successful hospitality group focused on fresh food and community engagement. This role offers the chance to enhance your management skills while delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong background in hospitality management.
• Calm under pressure and solutions-focused.
• Solid knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of restaurant and bar.
• Oversee food and drink service quality.
• Support and develop management team through training.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Team Management

Problem Solving

Operational Compliance

Job description

Ready to lead a vibrant restaurant and bar known for its buzzing atmosphere and top-notch food, right in the heart of Reading?

Join an award-winning hospitality group behind some of the South’s most exciting and successful venues and take your career to the next level.

About the Venue and Company

• Modern, high-volume restaurant and bar venue in central Reading
• Well-established, with a loyal customer base and strong local reputation
• Vibrant, stylish, and full of energy – the go-to spot for everything from casual dinners to weekend cocktails
• Proudly part of an award-winning group with a focus on fresh food, brilliant service, and community

About the General Manager Position

• Ensure the restaurant and bar run smoothly, with strong team presence and operational oversight
• Oversee food and drink service, ensuring consistency, quality, and attention to detail
• Support and develop the management team through training, mentoring and accountability
• Take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, stock control and P&L
• Deliver the full 360° of day-to-day venue management

The Ideal Candidate

• Confident in leading a high-performing team in a busy food-led venue
• Strong background in hospitality management, ideally within restaurants and premium bar operations
• Calm under pressure and solutions-focused when dealing with guest feedback
• Hands-on, passionate about service, and keen to grow with a thriving hospitality group
• Solid knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and operational compliance

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Stuart Hills or call 0207 790 2666