Restaurant General Manager [Decimo]

The Standard Hotel; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Standard Hotel seeks a dynamic Decimo General Manager in London. You will oversee restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional service in a high-volume environment, while fostering a positive and energetic atmosphere. Ideal candidates should possess strong culinary knowledge, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for food and service.

Benefits

Meals on Duty

28 Days Holiday rising to 33

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)

Medical Assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Worldwide Travel Discounts

Social Committee with regular activities

Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000

Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in Restaurant Operations.
• Experience with Spanish and Mexican cuisine preferred.
• Ability to deliver effective training and manage team performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct service delivery across restaurant areas.
• Manage high-volume operations during busy nights.
• Inspire and motivate the team to maintain service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Service Excellence

Wine Knowledge

Culinary Passion

Financial Management

Education

Level 3 Food Safety Certificate

Personal License

Tools

Squirrel POS

Micros

Open Table

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Restaurant General Manager [Decimo], London

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Client:

The Standard Hotel

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

12.07.2025

Expiry Date:

26.08.2025

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Job Description:

Decimo is the jewel in our design and culinary crown. For his debut London restaurant, Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias merges the Spanish cuisine of his family with his love of Mexico. Expect lots of flavour – open fire cooking, mezcal cocktails, and a dramatically different tortilla – with floor-to-ceiling windows and dramatic views across the London skyline.

We are now seeking a dynamic leader to join us as Decimo General Manager.

Your role

Decimo operates Tuesday–Saturday with upwards of 200-300 covers on a busy night, so you will need to be used to operating at the highest level in a high-volume environment. You will of course be passionate about service, with an exceptional working knowledge of restaurant operations and the order of service, and have a deep appreciation for quality wines and cocktails.

You will work closely with your management team to lead and direct service delivery across the lounge and restaurant, with a hands-on approach to ensure everything runs smoothly, guest tables are ‘touched’ and greeted, and dinner service transitions into late night party vibes as we evolve seamlessly into a late-night lounge with acclaimed DJs, live music and other social events. Decimo also hosts special event buyouts and party nights that can transform the space for over 400 guests.

Finally, and importantly, you will need to be highly social, upbeat, friendly, confident, able to handle pressure well, thrive in a busy high-volume, high-energy environment, and manage multiple tasks and guests with ease.

Do you have what it takes to be our Decimo General Manager at The Standard

• Excellent understanding and experience in Restaurant Operations and General Manager responsibilities
• Strong knowledge, interest in and appreciation for great food and service (Spanish / Mexican cuisine and open fire cooking experience is a plus)
• Strong wine and beverage knowledge to WSET Level 2 (knowledge of Mezcal / Tequila is a plus)
• Highly motivated and pro-active; act with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
• Display a passionate, fun and enthusiastic approach to work to inspire and motivate the team, and create an enjoyable, cohesive and supportive working environment
• Ability to deliver effective training to maintain consistent service standards and develop team knowledge and skills
• Good financial understanding including the management of budgets, cost control, revenue generation and P&L
• Control, monitor and analyse quality standards to the highest level in restaurant and bar, team knowledge and presentation, guest satisfaction and feedback, condition of equipment and spaces
• Guide and develop operational team on Decimo’s design and financial awareness of FF&E and OS&E
• Knowledgeable on the latest market trends to drive revenue and develop innovative services and products
• Experience with sales and marketing to support marketing plan, generate restaurant bookings and grow market share
• Experience with Squirrel POS, Micros, Open table, Mapal One and Fourth HR
• Candidates should ideally hold a personal licence and Level 3 Food Safety certificate
• Available full-time with a fully flexible schedule, and able to work late-night Thursday–Saturday

If you think you have what it takes to be our Decimo General Manager, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits Include

• Meals on Duty
• 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with service
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)
• Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)
• Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being service
• Membership to Headspace Meditation app
• Worldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platform
• Employee & Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse properties
• In-house Experience Programme
• F&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%
• Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
• Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training
• Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme
• Social Committee with regular monthly social activities