General Manager - New Restaurant Opening in London, London

London

permanent, full-time

£65,000 - £70,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

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About Hospitality & Catering

Hospitality plays a central role in the UK economy, covering hotels, restaurants, events, and tourism. Careers range from chefs and front-of-house staff to hotel managers and event planners. Employers include independent businesses, large hotel chains, and catering groups. Demand remains high for skilled professionals in customer service and food preparation. Hospitality offers variety, creativity, and people-focused roles, often with flexible working hours and opportunities worldwide. The sector continues to adapt, with sustainability, food innovation, and guest experience shaping future growth.

General Manager – New Restaurant Opening
Location: London
Salary: £65,000–£70,000 + bonus

A new 80-cover restaurant is launching in the city with a summer opening planned and projected sales of c.£100k per week. The concept is premium but approachable, with a strong bar and entertainment element, while remaining firmly focused on quality food and sharp service. This is a high-profile opening with clear commercial ambition and hands-on ownership.

The role:

Reporting directly to the founder and working closely with the Head Chef to deliver a standout City destination
Full operational ownership of the business, balancing day-to-day delivery with longer-term strategy
Leading from the floor and setting standards around service, pace and guest experience
Recruiting, training and developing a strong management and front-of-house team
Ownership of commercial performance, labour, margins and cost control
Confident handling of HR matters with a calm, structured approach

The person:

A proven General Manager from a premium restaurant background
Comfortable with the realities of a new opening, from pre-launch through the first 12 months
Strong on recruitment and building teams from the ground up
Commercially sharp with a solid understanding of P&L and forecasting
Experience working within an independent business and the flexibility that requires
Highly detail-focused with strong floor presence

If this sounds like you - please reach out: Kate@corecruitment.com

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