Senior GM - High-Volume Bar & Events | Growth Leader

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior General Manager for a new high-volume bar, restaurant and events site in East London. The role leads a large team, drives guest experience and is responsible for day-to-day operations, events and late-night trading as the group opens a second site in 2027.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, P&L awareness and a hands-on, energetic leadership style aligned with a growth-focused hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager in a high-volume bar, restaurant or events-led venue.
• Strong commercial understanding with P&L management.
• Experience leading large teams in fast-paced hospitality environments.
• Ability to manage labour costs and drive revenue across multiple streams.
• Hands-on leadership with energy and high standards.
• Ambitious and entrepreneurial, with growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of a high-volume bar, restaurant and events site.
• Oversee guest experience, service quality and operational standards.
• Drive revenue, manage costs and lead a large team during busy periods and events.

Skills

General Manager experience

P&L management

Labour cost control

Revenue growth

Team leadership

High-volume hospitality

Job description

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior General Manager for a new high-volume bar, restaurant and events site in East London. The role leads a large team, drives guest experience and is responsible for day-to-day operations, events and late-night trading as the group opens a second site in 2027.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, P&L awareness and a hands-on, energetic leadership style aligned with a growth-focused hospitality group.