Restaurant Manager - New Opening

COREcruitment; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality recruitment agency is seeking a Restaurant Manager for a new high-energy venue in Central London. The role involves overseeing operations, leading a skilled front-of-house team, and driving sales performance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a bustling environment and have a strong grasp of both service and business metrics. This position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £47,000.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of food, drink, and numbers.
• Ability to lead a team and coach staff effectively.
• Experience in high-volume restaurant environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead confident briefings for front-of-house staff.
• Coach staff to excel in their roles.
• Drive sales through upselling strategies.
• Work closely with the GM to build effective teams.
• Maintain high standards of service and food quality.

Skills

Floor presence

Coaching

Sales driving

Team leadership

Curiosity

Job description

Restaurant Manager – New Opening
Central London
£45,000 - £47000

The concept:
This one's big.
Think buzzing floor, serious volume, and a guest-first culture.
It's high-energy, high-impact – and the numbers prove it.Weekly turnover can hit anywhere from £85k to £300k.

The role:
We’re after a Restaurant Manager who can own the floor and the figures.
This isn’t just about running slick service – it’s about running a business.
You’ll be trusted with training, leading, and growing a tight-knit front-of-house team, while keeping an eye on labour costs, GP, and overall performance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading confident, sharp briefings that actually land
• Coaching waiters and runners to be brilliant, not just functional
• Driving sales through smart upselling and strong floor presence
• Working shoulder to shoulder with a talented GM who builds serious teams
• Championing standards – if it’s not right, it doesn’t leave the pass

What you bring:

• You love the floor – that’s where you shine
• You know your stuff – food, drink, numbers, people
• You’re not afraid to speak up if the dish isn’t right
• You show up for your team and lead with intent
• You’re curious, switched on, and ready to grow

Interested?
Drop me a note – [e-mail]