Restaurant General Manager - Premium Restaurant Group

Search; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Wagestream and staff discounts

Job summary

Search Consultancy is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-performing premium restaurant in Belfast. You will manage daily operations hands-on, driving guest experiences and building a strong, capable team to deliver outstanding service.

The role offers £50,000-£55,000 basic salary with £65,000-£70,000 OTE, plus performance bonuses, training and clear progression within a growing multi-site group. Benefits include Christmas Day and Boxing Day off, cycle to work, Wagestream and lifestyle

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager in premium restaurant settings.
• Strong leadership with ability to develop managers.
• Hands-on approach and focus on hospitality and guest experience.
• Strong commercial awareness including sales, labour, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management team and restaurant staff.
• Deliver exceptional service standards and premium guest experiences.
• Own sales, labour costs, profitability and overall commercial performance.
• Drive performance against KPIs and growth opportunities.
• Build a positive, accountable culture that motivates staff.
• Recruit, train and retain great people and develop talent.
• Maintain high standards across food, service, health and safety.
• Collaborate with the wider business to support growth initiatives.

Skills

General Manager

Premium restaurant experience

Team leadership

Commercial mindset

Guest experience excellence

Job description

GENERAL MANAGER - PREMIUM RESTAURANT GROUP

Belfast | £50,000-£55,000 Gauranteed Package | OTE £65,000-£70,000

Premium Dining | Performance Bonuses | Career Progression

Are you an experienced General Manager looking for your next challenge with a respected premium restaurant group?

We're looking for a driven, commercially minded General Manager to lead a high-performing restaurant in Belfast. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves being hands-on, building strong teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences, while having the freedom to make a real impact on the business.

The Package

• £50,000-£55,000 basic salary

• £65,000-£70,000 OTE, including performance-related bonuses

• Performance and menu-cycle bonus opportunities

• Guaranteed Christmas Day and Boxing Day off

• Ongoing training and clear opportunities for progression

• Annual salary reviews and opportunities to progress within a growing multi-site group

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Wagestream and access to hospitality and lifestyle discounts following probation

The Role

As General Manager, you'll take full ownership of the restaurant's day-to-day operation, leading from the front and ensuring the team consistently delivers an outstanding experience for every guest.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading, motivating and developing the management team and wider restaurant team.

• Delivering exceptional service standards and maintaining a welcoming, premium guest experience.

• Taking ownership of sales, labour costs, profitability and overall commercial performance.

• Driving performance against KPIs and identifying opportunities to grow the business.

• Building a positive, accountable culture where people feel supported and motivated to succeed.

• Recruiting, training and retaining great people, with a focus on developing future talent.

• Maintaining high standards across food, service, health and safety, and operational compliance.

• Working closely with the wider business to deliver company initiatives and support long‑term growth.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a General Manager, ideally within a premium, high-volume or branded restaurant environment.

• A strong track record of leading teams and delivering commercial results.

• Confident leadership skills, with the ability to develop managers and build a strong team culture.

• A hands‑on approach and a genuine passion for hospitality and guest experience.

• Strong commercial awareness, including sales growth, labour management and cost control.

• Someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in running a successful operation.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an established premium restaurant group where great leadership is recognised and rewarded. With a £50,000-£55,000 basic salary and potential earnings of £65,000-£70,000 OTE, alongside genuine development opportunities, it's an exciting next step for an ambitious General Manager ready to make their mark.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.