Restaurant & Bar General Manager in Bath, South West

Bath

permanent, full-time

£50,000 - £54,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

Working in Bath, South West

Bath, in Somerset, is a UNESCO World Heritage city renowned for its Roman baths and Georgian architecture, but it is also a modern employment hub. Tourism and hospitality are central to the local economy, attracting millions of visitors annually and creating roles in hotels, restaurants, retail, and cultural attractions. Alongside tourism, Bath has a growing professional services and technology sector, with employers in finance, software, and consultancy. Education and healthcare also provide significant employment through schools, universities, and NHS services. Excellent transport links via the M4 and rail services to London, Bristol, and Cardiff make Bath a convenient base for professionals. Job seekers can find opportunities across hospitality, education, healthcare, and digital industries. With its mix of history, thriving business community, and attractive lifestyle, Bath offers both career potential and an exceptional quality of life.

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.

Restaurant & Bar General Manager

Location: Bath
Salary: Up to £54,000 package

We are recruiting an exceptional Restaurant & Bar General Manager to lead the food & beverage operation of a well-known hotel and highly popular restaurant in the heart of Bath.

This is a high-profile role for a commercially driven, people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-led environment and takes real pride in delivering outstanding guest experiences.

As General Manager, you will have full ownership of the restaurant and bar operation, working closely with senior hotel leadership to drive performance, standards, and team engagement. You’ll lead from the front, setting the tone on the floor while ensuring smooth, profitable operations behind the scenes.

Responsibilities

Full P&L responsibility for the restaurant and bar
Leading, developing, and inspiring a large front-of-house team
Delivering consistently excellent guest experiences
Driving revenue through smart commercial decision-making
Maintaining high standards of service, food, and compliance
Managing rotas, payroll, and cost controls
Working collaboratively with kitchen leadership and hotel teams

Requirements

You’ll be an experienced Restaurant / Bar GM or Senior Operations Manager, ideally from a hotel, premium casual, or quality-led restaurant background.
You’ll bring:
Proven experience managing high-volume restaurant and bar operations
Strong commercial and financial acumen
A natural leadership style with a hands-on approach
Passion for hospitality and guest experience
Confidence managing and motivating large teams
A calm, organised approach under pressure

Voceer presents this job opportunity for COREcruitment, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by COREcruitment, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

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