Restaurant Manager - New Opening

Compass Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in London is looking for a Restaurant Manager to oversee the operations at its newest venue. The successful candidate will manage a team of up to 50 staff, ensuring excellent service and a memorable dining experience. Ideal applicants will have strong leadership skills and previous experience in high-quality restaurant management. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing restaurant teams, preferably in high-volume venues.
• Strong leadership skills focused on team development.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain high service standards.
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver exceptional service.
• Manage daily operations including service and health & safety.
• Recruit, train and develop team members.
• Collaborate with culinary teams to bring concepts to life.
• Ensure a seamless guest dining experience.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Guest service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Restaurant Manager – Guinness Open Gate Brewery, London

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, 5 over 7

Opening December 2025

Step into a landmark role at the heart of London’s newest hospitality destination.

Guinness Open Gate Brewery London – a stunning, four-floor venue featuring two innovative restaurant concepts designed to delight and inspire.

We are seeking a highly motivated Restaurant Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of one of our restaurant concepts, delivering outstanding guest experiences and supporting a passionate team of hospitality professionals.

About the Role

As Restaurant Manager, you will be the driving force behind one of the two restaurant concepts, responsible for:

• Leading a dedicated team of up to 50 staff to deliver exceptional service standards.
• Ensuring every guest enjoys a memorable and seamless dining experience.
• Supporting recruitment, training, and development of your team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture.
• Managing daily operations including service, health & safety, stock control, and financial targets.
• Collaborating with culinary and drinks teams to bring the brand and concept to life.
• Playing a key role in the pre-opening phase, including staff onboarding, systems setup, and launch readiness.

About You

You are an experienced and passionate hospitality professional with a track record of successfully managing high-quality restaurant operations. You thrive in fast-paced environments and have a genuine passion for creating memorable guest experiences.

You will bring:

• Proven experience managing restaurant teams, ideally in high-volume or multi-concept venues.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on motivating and developing your team.
• A guest-first mindset, with the ability to maintain high standards of service and hospitality.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Flexibility and drive to work in a dynamic, evolving pre-opening and launch environment.

What's in it for you?

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support

• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers