Restaurant Manager - New Opening

Company of Cooks; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager for their new venue in London. You will oversee day-to-day operations, lead a large team, and enhance the guest dining experience. Ideal candidates will have proven management experience in high-volume settings and strong leadership skills. This role offers competitive salary and great perks.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Flexibility and drive to work in a dynamic, pre-opening environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team of up to 50 staff to deliver exceptional service standards.
• Ensure every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience.
• Support recruitment, training, and development of your team.
• Manage daily operations including service, health & safety, and stock control.
• Collaborate with culinary and drinks teams to bring the brand to life.

Skills

Leadership skills

Guest-first mindset

Organisational 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