Operations Director - Premium Restaurant Group

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company seeks an Operations Director for a premium restaurant group in London. This strategic role involves overseeing operations across multiple sites, fostering a positive culture, and driving performance in high-volume environments. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, a background in fine dining, and expertise in the London market.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the hospitality sector, managing Senior General Managers.
• In-depth knowledge of London's restaurant market.
• Familiar with high-volume, premium dining environment.

Responsibilities

• Head operations for two restaurant sites.
• Lead and develop a team of 220 staff.
• Manage financial and people aspects effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

People Management

Financial Savvy

Fresh Food Operations

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Operations Director - 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:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Role

• As Operations Director you will head up the Operations of two sites and will be considered a future hire for the further growth of the business.
• You must understand high volume, premium dining and high standards.
• You will lead a team of 220 and have direct responsibility for 2 General Managers and wider Heads of Departments.
• Experience of developing and fostering a positive people culture is desirable to support the business in the next phase.
• Previous exposure to the premium restaurants, along with a solid foundation in restaurant management.
• This is a fully committed role, ideally suited for someone comfortable with the intricacies of a founder led business with high standards – your ability to manage up with a high level of emotional intelligence will be paramount.
• Proven Leadership: Extensive experience as a senior operator within the industry, including the management of Senior General Managers
• Hands On – to be clear this is for someone who enjoys rolling their sleeves up whilst looking the part! Inspirational to your team
• Premium Destination Knowledge: Familiarity with premium destination and anchor locations.
• High volume: You will thrive with high footfall and multifaceted venues
• Fresh Food Focus: Strong background in fresh food operations.
• People and Numbers Savvy: A knack for managing both people and financials.
• Driven and Resilient: A proactive, resilient, and self-driven professional.
• London Market Experience: In-depth knowledge of the London market is a must.

How to Apply:

Shoot Kate an email at Kate at COREcruitment dot com