Restaurant General Manager - London - Lifestyle Mediterranean concept

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Restaurant General Manager - London - Lifestyle Mediterranean concept, London

Client: Confidential search led by COMPANIUM Hospitality

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER LIFESTYLE MEDITERRANEAN CONCEPT | LONDON

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

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

Profile

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