Operations Manager - Premium Restaurant Group

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium restaurant group in Central London is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee two high-volume restaurants. The role involves leading a team, managing financial performance, and ensuring high standards of service and food quality. Ideal candidates will have multisite experience in premium restaurant environments and a strong background in fresh food operations. This role offers a competitive salary of £90,000 plus bonus, with potential for career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven senior operator with experience in premium restaurants.
• Multisite management experience is essential.
• Strong background in fresh food operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee two premium, high-volume restaurants.
• Balance high standards with operational efficiency.
• Lead and develop management teams across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

High-volume Operations Management

People Development

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Operations Manager – Premium Restaurant Group
Central London
£90,000 plus bonus

We’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee two premium, high-volume London restaurants, with more growth on the horizon.This is a key role for the business – you’ll work closely with the leadership team, shape the people culture, and help set the standard as new openings (including international) come online.

What’s involved:

• Lead two sites, with direct responsibility for two GMs and their wider management teams
• Balance high standards with high volume – fresh food, premium service, and fast-paced operations
• Be both strategic and hands-on – sleeves rolled up, visible on the floor, and inspirational to your team
• Full commercial responsibility, including financial performance and future CAPEX projects
• Manage up with emotional intelligence – this is a founder-led business with uncompromising standards
• Build and foster a strong people culture, developing talent and driving engagement across the group

We’re looking for:

• A proven senior operator with experience leading GMs in premium, destination-led restaurants – multisite experience is essential for this role
• Someone at ease with large, complex, and high-footfall sites
• New openings experience is ESSENTIAL
• Strong fresh food background – quality at scale
• Commercially sharp with solid financial acumen
• London market knowledge is essential
• Resilient, driven, and comfortable balancing strategy with day-to-day delivery

This role will grow with the business, if you’re ambitious, commercially astute, and passionate about premium restaurants, this is a genuine opportunity to make an impact.

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