Restaurant General Manager

Troika Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

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Bonus scheme

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Job summary

Troika Recruitment is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead a busy, high-volume restaurant in Oxford. You will drive exceptional guest experiences, lead from the floor, and build a capable, engaged team that delivers consistent service and operational excellence.

You will take full responsibility for daily performance, develop managers, and balance sales growth with cost control. This is a hands-on leadership role offering a competitive package, up to £60,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a General Manager in a high-volume restaurant or similar environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage and develop teams.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Commercial acumen with focus on service quality and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day performance of the restaurant and drive commercial results.
• Lead from the front, setting a positive tone on the floor and building a strong team culture.
• Develop and motivate managers; invest in people and succession planning.
• Balance guest experience with cost control and efficient operations during peak periods.

Skills

General Manager

Hospitality leadership

High-volume service

Team development

Job description

Oxford | Up to £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We are looking for an exceptional Restaurant General Manager to lead a busy, high-volume restaurant in Oxford, where great service, strong leadership and consistently high standards are at the heart of everything.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious, people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands how to bring out the best in a team while delivering an outstanding guest experience. You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day performance of the restaurant, creating an environment where both guests and employees feel valued, standards remain high and the business performs commercially.

As General Manager, you will lead from the front, setting the tone on the floor and building a positive, energetic and accountable team culture. You will develop and motivate your managers, invest in your people and ensure the team has the confidence, capability and support to deliver consistently excellent service, even at the busiest times.

Commercially astute and operationally hands-on, you will take ownership of the restaurant's performance, driving sales, managing costs and ensuring the operation runs efficiently without compromising the guest experience. You will be comfortable managing significant volumes, maintaining pace and attention to detail, and balancing the demands of a busy service with the bigger picture.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record as a General Manager in a high-volume restaurant or similarly fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Is a natural leader who knows how to engage, develop and inspire teams.
• Has a genuine passion for hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Leads from the front and sets high standards for service, food quality and operational execution.
• Is commercially confident, with strong financial and business management skills.
• Brings energy, resilience and a positive, hands‑on approach.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong hospitality leader to make their mark in a busy, established restaurant, with the opportunity to shape the team, drive performance and create an environment in which people thrive.

Salary up to £60,000, plus bonus and an attractive benefits package.