Restaurant General Manager - London - Lifestyle Mediterranean concept

CØMPΛNIUMHospitality; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager in London for a new Mediterranean concept. This role entails leading operations, building a strong service culture, and ensuring operational excellence while providing a unique guest experience in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as General Manager in a high-end lifestyle restaurant.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Fluency in English; Italian or another European language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all post-opening operations including recruitment and training.
• Set the tone for the guest experience and service culture.
• Oversee financial performance, including budgets and cost control.

Skills

Team building

Performance-oriented leadership

Understanding of Mediterranean hospitality

Client-facing charisma

Knowledge of London's F&B scene

Fluency in English

Job description

Restaurant General Manager - London - Lifestyle Mediterranean concept

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About the job Restaurant General Manager - London - Lifestyle Mediterranean concept

RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER LIFESTYLE MEDITERRANEAN CONCEPT | LONDON
Location:London
Client: Confidential search led by COMPANIUM Hospitality

Concept
Set in the heart of Knightsbridge, this new restaurant is more than just a restaurant; it is a vibrant escape inspired by the Amalfi Coast. The venue celebrates la dolce vita in a modern, cosmopolitan way. It offers a sensory and social experience where design, cuisine, and ambiance come together for London's discerning clientele.

Role
We are looking for a charismatic and experienced General Manager to lead this restaurant. This is a pivotal role requiring a dynamic leader who thrives in a high-end, fast-paced lifestyle environment. The GM will embody the soul of the concept warm, stylish, and highly service-oriented; while ensuring operational excellence and creating a unique and welcoming team culture.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all post-opening operations including recruitment, training, and setup of systems and SOPs
• Set the tone for the guest experience, delivering outstanding hospitality aligned with a Mediterranean spirit and London standards
• Build, inspire, and manage a diverse front- and back-of-house team
• Establish a strong service culture and ensure consistency across lunch, dinner, events, and bar service
• Collaborate with the Group, based in Dubai, and the culinary team to ensure menu execution and brand coherence
• Oversee financial performance including budgets, cost control, and KPI tracking
• Develop a local guest base, increase visibility and support the marketing and events strategy
• Manage suppliers, compliance, and health & safety in line with UK regulations

Profile

• Proven experience as General Manager in an international group, for a high-end lifestyle restaurant
• Strong leadership qualities: team builder, hands-on, performance-oriented
• Understanding of the Mediterranean "art de vivre", with cultural sensibility and hospitality savoir-faire
• Stylish, charismatic, and client-facing, with a natural sense of hospitality and service excellence
• Solid understanding of London's F&B scene, operational standards, and customer expectations, especially high end restaurants & F&B concepts
• Fluent in English; Italian or another European language is a plus