General Manager

Job Description

I'm working with one of the UK's most exciting hospitality businesses who are looking for a General Manager to lead one of their high-performing restaurants.

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This is a business that has built an incredibly loyal following and continues to grow at pace. They are looking for a leader who can create a brilliant culture, deliver consistently strong commercial results and inspire a team to perform at their best every day.

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The Role

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As General Manager, you'll have full responsibility for the performance of the restaurant, leading from the front and creating an environment where both your people and the business can thrive.

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You'll be responsible for:

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• Leading, developing and inspiring a large management and restaurant team.

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• Driving sales, profitability and overall commercial performance.

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• Delivering exceptional guest experiences whilst never compromising on standards.

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• Creating a positive, high-energy culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

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• Managing labour, costs and P&L performance.

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• Recruiting, coaching and developing future leaders.

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• Ensuring the restaurant operates safely, efficiently and to the highest operational standards.

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• Taking ownership of the business, constantly looking for opportunities to improve performance and guest experience.

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About You

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You'll already be operating as a General Manager within a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality business and be someone who genuinely loves leading people.

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You'll be commercially minded, operationally strong and happiest on the restaurant floor, coaching your team and driving standards rather than sitting behind a desk.

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We're looking for someone who is:

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• A natural leader who builds high-performing teams.

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• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of P&L management.

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• Passionate about hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences.

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• Calm under pressure and able to thrive in a busy environment.

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• Hands-on, proactive and always looking for ways to improve.

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• Ambitious and excited by the opportunity to grow with an expanding business.

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