General Manager First-time Gm - Michelin Star Chef New Opening £50/70k in London, London

London

permanent, full-time

£50,000 - £70,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

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General Manager First-Time GM – Michelin Star Chef New Opening £50/70k

Location: Knightsbridge Hyde Park, London

Salary: £50,000–£70,000

A rare opportunity to lead an exciting new restaurant opening in Knightsbridge, working alongside a highly acclaimed Michelin-starred chef on a concept built around exceptional food, service, and hospitality. This is the 2^nd restaurant in this group.

We're looking for a talented General Manager, or an ambitious Restaurant Manager / Assistant General Manager ready to step into their first GM role, someone to help launch a premium dining destination, build a world-class team, and deliver an unforgettable guest experience in one of London's most prestigious locations.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Michelin-starred chef and senior leadership team to bring the restaurant's vision to life, combining outstanding cuisine, authentic hospitality, and exceptional attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the successful opening and ongoing operation of the restaurant. Partner with the chef and leadership team to establish the venue's culture, standards, and identity. Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a passionate front-of-house team. Create a guest experience built on excellence, warmth, and genuine hospitality. Be a visible floor leader, engaging guests and upholding the highest standards. Own operational performance labour, budgets, stock control, compliance, profitability. Drive commercial performance while protecting quality and reputation. Build strong relationships with guests, suppliers, and industry contacts.

The Ideal Candidate

From a Michelin-starred is key for this role. Previous experience as a GM, Restaurant Manager, or Assistant GM ready for their first GM role. Background in fine dining, luxury restaurants, or premium hospitality.
Strong presence, polished, confident, and credible as a brand representative
Exceptional communication skills across guests, teams, and stakeholders. Genuine humility, passion for hospitality, and appreciation for authentic service.
Strong leadership across all operational areas, able to build and motivate a high-performing team. Commercially aware with solid operational knowledge. New-opening experience is highly desirable.

This is a career-defining opportunity to join a Michelin-level hospitality concept at launch stage. If you're passionate about exceptional hospitality, get in touch today. Contact Stuart Hills or call 0207 790 2666