Restaurant General Manager in Santa Cruz De Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

contract, full-time

€0 - €61,500 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

Job Title: Restaurant General Manager
Location: Tenerife, Spain
Salary: up to €70,000 gross per year + bonus
Start: ASAP

For our client, one of the largest independent multi-brand restaurant operator, we are seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead one of our high-performing locations. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, driving exceptional guest experiences, financial performance, and team development. You will be responsible for maintaining our award-winning standards of service, culinary excellence, and operational efficiency in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing, multi-concept hospitality leader with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and career development.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of a high-volume restaurant, ensuring exceptional service, operational efficiency, and consistent brand standards.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 50+ employees to deliver outstanding performance and guest experiences.
Drive financial performance by managing budgets, P&L, labour costs, inventory, and revenue targets.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, food hygiene, and company operating standards.
Deliver exceptional guest experiences by maintaining premium service standards and resolving guest feedback effectively.
Collaborate with culinary, regional, and head office teams to support menu innovation, operational improvements, and business growth.

Ideal candidate:

5+ years of progressive Restaurant General Manager experience in high-volume, full-service restaurants, with a proven track record of P&L management, achieving sales targets, and controlling costs.
Experience leading teams of 50+ employees in fast-paced, multi-department operations.
Strong understanding of premium dining operations, ideally with experience in Michelin-recommended, award-winning, or fine dining environments.
Strong financial and operational management skills, including P&L analysis, inventory control, procurement, vendor management, and proficiency with POS and restaurant management systems.
Solid knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and sanitation standards (ServSafe or equivalent certification preferred).
Exceptional leadership, communication, and people management skills, with the ability to motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and deliver outstanding guest experiences.
Results-driven, highly organized, and committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Fluent in Spanish and English (additional languages are an advantage).
Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Additional experience in multi-unit management, restaurant openings, events and catering, beverage service, sustainability initiatives, or international hospitality markets is an advantage.

What We Offer

Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and pension contributions
Relocation assistance for candidates outside the Canary Islands
Career development programs with opportunities for advancement across our 18+ concepts
Dining privileges across our portfolio of award-winning restaurants
Professional growth through training, mentorship, and exposure to Michelin-level culinary talent
Work-life balance with a supportive, award-winning team culture
The opportunity to lead a high-performing restaurant within a growing, innovative hospitality group

Job Title: Restaurant General Manager
Location: Tenerife, Spain
Salary: up to €70,000 gross per year + bonus
Start: ASAP

If you are a dynamic, experienced leader with a passion for premium hospitality and the drive to excel in a high-volume, award-winning environment, please send your resume to: luizas@corecruitment.com