Area Manager – “Full throttle leadership opportunity”Salary: £50,000 – £60,000Locat... Area Manager – “Full throttle leadership opportunity”Salary: £50,000 – £60,000Location Essex / LondonAre you ready to take the wheel of something truly exciting? I am looking for an energetic Area Manager to lead a fast-paced, fun-filled leisure business along the South Coast! If you thrive on driving success, enjoy building great teams, and love creating unforgettable guest experiences, this role will put you right in the fast lane.About the RoleYou’ll oversee a portfolio of four buzzing venues (growing to six once you’ve hit top speed), supporting passionate managers and their teams to deliver amazing experiences every time. With activities ranging from high-octane attractions to laid-back social fun, no two days are ever the same!Role Lead, coach, and inspire a team of General Managers, Assistant Managers, and Heads of Department.Keep performance on track with strategic plans, performance reviews, and one-to-one coaching.Champion top-tier guest experiences and consistent operational excellence.Roll out initiatives, training, and improvements in partnership with our central support team.Drive growth across memberships, food & drink, and retail opportunities.Visit each site regularly to ensure first-class standards, safety, and team engagement.Oversee people management, from rota and wage control to handling complex HR issues.Be the go-to person for any guest feedback or service challenges.Support the delivery of alternate education programmes and instructor performance. About You A proven leader with multi-site management experience in leisure, hospitality, or retail.A natural motivator who knows how to bring out the best in others.Obsessed with high standards, operational detail, and consistent results.Confident, proactive, and passionate about delivering great service.Happy to travel across the Essex and London to keep your sites connected and thriving. If you are looking for your next exciting career move, contact david@corecruitment.com for more details.
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GENERAL MANAGER – MULTI-CONCEPT HOSPITALITY VENUEBRISTOL£65,000 – £70,000 + BONUSThis is a BIG one.W... GENERAL MANAGER – MULTI-CONCEPT HOSPITALITY VENUEBRISTOL£65,000 – £70,000 + BONUSThis is a BIG one.We are working with a seriously exciting new hospitality concept in Bristol who are looking for a brilliant General Manager to take complete ownership of the operation.And this is definitely not your standard restaurant GM role.We are talking 15,000 sq ft of hospitality under one roof – multiple bars, four independent kitchens, a huge events space, private dining, terraces, rooftop space and a business trading from morning coffee right through to late-night.Essentially, you are running a small hospitality estate within one building.THE ROLE: You will have complete ownership of the day-to-day operation – people, culture, guest experience, commercials, standards and everything in between.You will own the full P&L, budgets, forecasting, labour, GP and revenue, but this absolutely needs someone who loves the floor as much as they love the numbers.There is also a big partnership piece. The kitchens are run by independent operators with their own identities, so you need to be brilliant at relationships – bringing everyone together, setting the standards and making the whole building work as one.Events and private hire will be a huge part of the business, alongside busy everyday trade, so there will ALWAYS be something going on. THE PERSON: We need a proper hospitality operator.Someone who has run a big, high-volume and operationally complex business – whether that's a large restaurant, food hall, premium bar operation, events-led venue or multi-site hospitality business. You will be: Commercially VERY strongBrilliant with people and cultureComfortable owning a sizeable P&LExperienced in high-volume, late-night hospitalityConfident managing multiple revenue streams and spacesStrong on compliance, licensing and H&SA natural host who genuinely loves being in the operationMost importantly, you need to LOVE hospitality. CVs to Kate@corecruitment.com
SALES & MARKETING MANAGER - Hospitality BusinessEDINBURGH£38,000 – £40,000 + benefitsI am workin... SALES & MARKETING MANAGER - Hospitality BusinessEDINBURGH£38,000 – £40,000 + benefitsI am working with a brilliant, established hospitality business to find a Sales & Marketing Manager for one of their high-profile Edinburgh venues.This is a great role for someone who knows the Edinburgh market, loves hospitality and is as comfortable building relationships and getting out into the city as they are managing incoming enquiries and converting business.The role is a real 50/50 split between proactive and reactive sales. You will be responsible for driving group bookings, events, corporate business, leisure and travel trade, while also making sure every opportunity coming into the venue is maximised.You will have the support of a Sales & Marketing Coordinator and work closely with the venue leadership team as well as the wider regional sales function.We are looking for someone who: Is based in Edinburgh and has strong knowledge of the local marketIdeally already has a network of local contacts and relationshipsHas experience across MICE, leisure and travel & tourismUnderstands group bookings, events and driving revenue into a venueHas worked within restaurants, bars, hotels or a similar hospitality environmentIs commercially minded and confident proactively going after new businessIs equally strong at managing and converting inbound enquiriesIs confident, friendly and naturally brilliant at building relationshipsHas experience with OpenTableExperience with Tripleseat would be a big advantage The role: 25 days holiday + bank holidaysMonday to Friday, predominantly 9am–5.30pmEdinburgh based and on siteOccasional weekend events throughout the yearOne direct reportExcellent training and developmentPermanent positionASAP start There is a really strong training programme attached to the role, including management training which may involve time spent within another UK or European venue.This would suit someone who genuinely enjoys the sales side of hospitality – someone proactive, personable and well connected who understands how to turn relationships and opportunities into revenue.Get in touch – kate@corecrutment.com
ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER – VIBRANT RESTAURANT & BAR GROUPLondonUp to £40,000ABOUT THE CLIENT... ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER – VIBRANT RESTAURANT & BAR GROUPLondonUp to £40,000ABOUT THE CLIENT:This is a vibrant restaurant and bar group – think live music, buzzy vibes, great food and a really informal, high-energy setting. The group has tonnes of personality, and they’re looking for people who can bring that same energy to the floor.THE ROLE:We’re looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager who loves hospitality and wants to keep developing their management experience.You’ll work closely with the senior management team, helping to run busy services, organise the floor and support the wider team. This is very much a hands-on role – you’ll be visible, getting stuck into service and making sure both the team and guests are having a brilliant experience.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supporting the opening and closing of the restaurant, including banking and daily proceduresRunning sections of the floor and supporting busy servicesLeading team briefings and helping organise the shiftSupporting, motivating and developing the teamSpeaking with guests, checking satisfaction and handling any issuesAssisting with rotas, training, recruitment and day-to-day administrationSupporting the management team with stock, costs and wider commercial targetsMaking sure standards and procedures are followed consistently THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: Currently working as an Assistant Restaurant Manager, Supervisor or experienced Team Leader ready for the next stepConfident running a busy floor and supporting a team during serviceLoads of personality and comfortable engaging with both guests and the teamPassionate about hospitality, food and drinksKeen to learn, develop and progress within a growing groupHands-on, flexible and happy to get stuck in Get in touch – kate@corecruitment.com
Operations Director - Growing Restaurant Group London £120,000 - £160,000 + IncentivesThe RoleThis i... Operations Director - Growing Restaurant Group London £120,000 - £160,000 + IncentivesThe RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join a growing restaurant business at a pivotal point in its journey. They are looking for an experienced Operations Director who wants to play a key role in shaping the future of the business, bringing structure, pace and commercial thinking while remaining close to the operation.Who will you be?You'll be a true hospitality operator. Someone who has grown through restaurants, understands what great looks like on the floor and believes the best leaders spend their time supporting their teams, not sitting behind a desk.Working closely with the senior leadership team, you'll lead the operational strategy across the estate, driving consistency, improving standards and creating an environment where both people and the business can thrive. You'll enjoy building scalable processes without losing the personality that makes the brand successful.You'll have a strong commercial mindset, using data to improve performance across labour, productivity, margins and profitability, while working alongside the People team to develop high-performing leaders and maintain an engaging, people-first culture.We're looking for someone who has operated at a senior multi-site level within quality restaurant businesses, with experience across both branded and independent operators. You'll be passionate about hospitality, quality food and drink, have exceptional attention to detail and be confident making decisions that support long-term growth.You will have: Proven experience as an Operations Director or Head of Operations within a multi-site restaurant business.A hands-on leadership style with a genuine passion for being in the restaurants and supporting your teams.Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive sales, improve profitability and maximise labour efficiencies.Driving operational systems, processes and best practice across a growing estate.A track record of coaching, developing and inspiring high-performing leadership teams.High standards, exceptional attention to detail and a relentless focus on guest experience.The credibility, resilience and ambition to help lead the next stage of growth for an exciting restaurant business. CVs to kate@corecruitment.com
GENERAL MANAGER – MULTI-CONCEPT HOSPITALITY VENUEBRISTOL£65,000 – £70,000 + BONUSThis is a BIG one.W... GENERAL MANAGER – MULTI-CONCEPT HOSPITALITY VENUEBRISTOL£65,000 – £70,000 + BONUSThis is a BIG one.We are working with a seriously exciting new hospitality concept in Bristol who are looking for a brilliant General Manager to take complete ownership of the operation.And this is definitely not your standard restaurant GM role.We are talking 15,000 sq ft of hospitality under one roof – multiple bars, four independent kitchens, a huge events space, private dining, terraces, rooftop space and a business trading from morning coffee right through to late-night.Essentially, you are running a small hospitality estate within one building.THE ROLE: You will have complete ownership of the day-to-day operation – people, culture, guest experience, commercials, standards and everything in between.You will own the full P&L, budgets, forecasting, labour, GP and revenue, but this absolutely needs someone who loves the floor as much as they love the numbers.There is also a big partnership piece. The kitchens are run by independent operators with their own identities, so you need to be brilliant at relationships – bringing everyone together, setting the standards and making the whole building work as one.Events and private hire will be a huge part of the business, alongside busy everyday trade, so there will ALWAYS be something going on. THE PERSON: We need a proper hospitality operator.Someone who has run a big, high-volume and operationally complex business – whether that's a large restaurant, food hall, premium bar operation, events-led venue or multi-site hospitality business. You will be: Commercially VERY strongBrilliant with people and cultureComfortable owning a sizeable P&LExperienced in high-volume, late-night hospitalityConfident managing multiple revenue streams and spacesStrong on compliance, licensing and H&SA natural host who genuinely loves being in the operationMost importantly, you need to LOVE hospitality. CVs to Kate@corecruitment.com
GENERAL MANAGER – Independent RestaurantSUFFOLK£45,000–£50,000 + TRONC We are working with a gorgeou... GENERAL MANAGER – Independent RestaurantSUFFOLK£45,000–£50,000 + TRONC We are working with a gorgeous independent restaurant with rooms in Suffolk, looking for a brilliant General Manager to take the reins.This is a small but seriously special operation – 2 AA Rosettes, a Michelin Bib Gourmand and a fantastic reputation for food, wine and service.THE ROLE:This is a proper hands-on GM role. You will be the face of the business, leading a small team, working closely with the Head Chef and making sure the restaurant continues to deliver at a really high level.Alongside the day-to-day, they want someone commercially switched on who can bring a bit more structure, develop the team and really take ownership of the wider business – including seven bedrooms with loads of untapped potential.THE CANDIDATE: We need someone from a quality-led restaurant background – fine dining, Michelin, Rosette or brilliant premium independents.You need to LOVE being on the floor. This is an intimate restaurant where the GM knows the guests, serves tables, talks wine and gets properly stuck in.Wine knowledge is important – ideally WSET Level 2, although they will support further training for the right person.Warm, polished, commercially savvy and full of personality. A brilliant little business with lovely owners, real autonomy and plenty of opportunity to put your stamp on it.Driver essential. Relocation/accommodation support potentially available.If this sounds like you, drop your details: Kate@corecruitment.com
Assistant General Manager – Premium DiningLocation: Manchester Salary: Up to £47,500The OpportunityI... Assistant General Manager – Premium DiningLocation: Manchester Salary: Up to £47,500The OpportunityI’m working with a fantastic premium restaurant and bar in Manchester looking for an experienced Assistant General Manager to join the team.This is a hands-on, floor-focused role where you’ll work closely with the General Manager, taking real ownership of the day-to-day operation.You’ll lead from the front across service, onboarding, training and people development, ensuring the team consistently delivers a brilliant guest experience.The Role Take ownership of the restaurant operation and lead busy services from the floor.Drive exceptional standards across service and guest experience.Recruit, onboard, coach and develop a strong management and front-of-house team.Work closely with the GM and kitchen team to create a joined-up operation.Support with labour control, commercial performance and wider restaurant KPIs.Manage bookings, events and key guest relationships.Be a visible face of the restaurant and a genuine ambassador for the brand. What We’re Looking For A strong background within premium, high-quality restaurants.Experience leading busy, high-performing restaurant teams.A genuine passion for food, wine and brilliant hospitality.Strong people leadership with the ability to coach and develop others.Commercially aware and comfortable understanding labour and restaurant performance.Polished, engaging and confident on the floor.Obsessed with the detail and delivering an exceptional guest experience. Get in touch – kate@corecruitment.com
GENERAL MANAGER – PREMIUM NEIGHBOURHOOD RESTAURANTLONDON£60,000 + TRONCWe are working with a brillia... GENERAL MANAGER – PREMIUM NEIGHBOURHOOD RESTAURANTLONDON£60,000 + TRONCWe are working with a brilliant independent hospitality business who are looking for an experienced General Manager to lead one of their London restaurants.THE ROLE:This is a hands-on, floor-led General Manager role within a quality-focused neighbourhood restaurant. The food offering is already performing really well, so the focus for this appointment will be around service, standards and the overall guest experience.You will lead a small FOH team, oversee the wider restaurant operation and work closely with the kitchen. This is a very relationship-led business with a huge amount of repeat trade, so we need someone who loves being on the floor, knows how to build a room and genuinely enjoys looking after guests.THE CANDIDATE: We are looking for an experienced restaurant General Manager with a background in premium, quality-led restaurants.Someone calm, confident and personable who can coach and develop a small team and really drive service standards.Good food and wine knowledge is important, with WSET Level 2 ideally.This would suit someone who enjoys a slightly more grown-up restaurant environment and wants to be part of an independent business where the owners are present and involved. THE BUSINESS: Independent and owner-led with a small collection of hospitality venues and some exciting growth planned over the next 18 months.There is plenty of opportunity for the right person to develop and grow with the business. If you are interested, please get in touch- kate@corecruitment.com
RESTAURANT MANAGER – PREMIUM RESTAURANT & BAREDINBURGHUP TO £45,000I am working with a gorgeous... RESTAURANT MANAGER – PREMIUM RESTAURANT & BAREDINBURGHUP TO £45,000I am working with a gorgeous premium restaurant and bar in Edinburgh who are looking for a brilliant Restaurant Manager to join their team.This is a proper hospitality role – busy services, a beautiful environment, high standards and a BIG focus on the guest experience.THE ROLE: You’ll be right at the heart of the operation, working closely with the senior management team and leading the restaurant through busy services.A huge part of this role is people. You’ll be developing the team, driving standards, bringing loads of energy to the floor and creating an environment where people genuinely love coming to work.You’ll have plenty of commercial responsibility too, with exposure to rotas, labour, costs, revenue and driving spend, alongside making sure the restaurant delivers an amazing guest experience every day. THE PERSON: I’m looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager from a premium, high-volume restaurant background who really knows what GREAT service looks like.Someone with loads of personality, bags of energy and real presence on the floor.You’ll love developing people, building relationships with guests and creating that buzz that makes a busy restaurant feel special.There are loads of opportunities to learn, develop and progress within the wider business, so a really exciting move for someone ambitious and ready for their next challenge. CVs to Kate@corecruitment.com
SALES & MARKETING MANAGER – HOSPITALITYLondon£40,000 – £45,000I am working with an established h... SALES & MARKETING MANAGER – HOSPITALITYLondon£40,000 – £45,000I am working with an established hospitality business in London looking for a Sales & Marketing Manager to drive sales across their busy operation.This is a sales-led role with a strong focus on tour and travel, MICE, groups and events. You’ll be responsible for building relationships with agents, partners and corporate clients, developing new business and maximising incoming opportunities.The Role: Driving proactive and reactive sales across tour and travel, MICE, groups and eventsBuilding relationships and partnerships across the London marketManaging enquiries, sales pipelines and CRM activitySupporting local marketing, events and commercial activityWorking closely with the operational teams to drive revenue Ideal Candidate: Strong hospitality sales backgroundTour and travel experience essentialMICE and group sales experienceGood knowledge of the London marketCommercial, confident and target drivenCRM experience – Tripleseat advantageous and OpenTable desirableThis is a full-time, on-site role. Get in touch – kate@corecruitment.com
Group General Manager – Premium Dining Location: South West, with travel to London Salary: £70,000–£... Group General Manager – Premium Dining Location: South West, with travel to London Salary: £70,000–£90,000 plus bonusI’m looking for a Group General Manager to lead up to five premium restaurants across the South West and London.This is a growing, owner-led group with individual concepts, strong foundations and plenty of ambition. You’ll work closely with the owners and site GMs, bringing the team together, strengthening performance and making sure the detail is right in every restaurant.You’ll need to love being in the restaurants, supporting your managers and leading from the floor, while keeping a clear view of the numbers.The role: Oversee day-to-day performance across up to five premium restaurantsSupport and develop the GMs, giving them clear direction and accountabilityDrive service standards, guest experience and consistency while protecting each restaurant’s identityBring the structure and attention to detail expected in Michelin-standard environmentsTake ownership of financial performance, budgets and cost control across the groupBuild strong teams, with a focus on retention, development and successionImprove systems and processes as the business growsWork closely with the owners on restaurant performance and future plans The person: An experienced Group GM, multi-site leader or Senior GM ready to take the next stepA strong premium dining background, ideally within Michelin-standard or similarly exacting restaurantsCommercially confident and comfortable taking ownership of the P&LA visible, hands-on leader who still gets a kick out of serviceAble to coach, challenge and bring out the best in your managersExperience within an owner-operated business would be a real advantageAmbitious, collaborative and comfortable travelling between the South West and London Sounds like you? Get in touch: kate@corecruitment.com
Group General Manager – Premium Dining Location: South West, with travel to London Salary: £70,000–£... Group General Manager – Premium Dining Location: South West, with travel to London Salary: £70,000–£90,000 plus bonusI’m looking for a Group General Manager to lead up to five premium restaurants across the South West and London.This is a growing, owner-led group with individual concepts, strong foundations and plenty of ambition. You’ll work closely with the owners and site GMs, bringing the team together, strengthening performance and making sure the detail is right in every restaurant.You’ll need to love being in the restaurants, supporting your managers and leading from the floor, while keeping a clear view of the numbers.The role: Oversee day-to-day performance across up to five premium restaurantsSupport and develop the GMs, giving them clear direction and accountabilityDrive service standards, guest experience and consistency while protecting each restaurant’s identityBring the structure and attention to detail expected in Michelin-standard environmentsTake ownership of financial performance, budgets and cost control across the groupBuild strong teams, with a focus on retention, development and successionImprove systems and processes as the business growsWork closely with the owners on restaurant performance and future plans The person: An experienced Group GM, multi-site leader or Senior GM ready to take the next stepA strong premium dining background, ideally within Michelin-standard or similarly exacting restaurantsCommercially confident and comfortable taking ownership of the P&LA visible, hands-on leader who still gets a kick out of serviceAble to coach, challenge and bring out the best in your managersExperience within an owner-operated business would be a real advantageAmbitious, collaborative and comfortable travelling between the South West and London Sounds like you? Get in touch: kate@corecruitment.com
General Manager – Boutique Fitness StudiosLocation London Salary Com... General Manager – Boutique Fitness StudiosLocation London Salary Competitive salary, depending on experienceThe opportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, hands-on General Manager to lead two established boutique fitness studios in the heart of London.The studios offer high-energy group training, including functional fitness, Pilates, toning and yoga. This is a visible leadership role combining commercial performance, team development and exceptional member experience.The roleTaking overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation, sales performance, team leadership and member journey across both studios. You’ll be equally comfortable reviewing membership data, driving local partnerships, supporting coaches and welcoming members during busy class periods.Key responsibilities Own studio revenue, membership growth, retention and profitability.Develop sales, marketing, partnership and community plans.Identify new revenue opportunities through memberships, packages, events and partnerships.Lead, coach and develop the sales, front-of-house and coaching teams.Maintain high standards across classes, service, cleanliness and presentation.Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding and data protection requirements.Oversee booking, membership and CRM systems.Support local events, launches, activations and referral initiatives.Build relationships with local businesses, offices and community partners. Key skills and experience Experience as a General Manager, Studio Manager, Club Manager or Operations Manager.Background in fitness, wellness, hospitality or another service-led environment.Proven ability to drive sales, membership growth and commercial results.Strong people leadership, coaching and team-development skills.Commercially aware and confident using performance data.Passionate about fitness, wellbeing and delivering outstanding service.Hands-on, energetic and comfortable leading from the front.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.Flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and occasional events.Experience in boutique fitness, group training or multi-site operations would be advantageous. For more details contact david@corecruitment.com or give me a call on 02077902666
Calling all Deputy Managers & Assistant Managers – Bars & Restaurants – LondonSalary, from £... Calling all Deputy Managers & Assistant Managers – Bars & Restaurants – LondonSalary, from £40,000–£50,000 pls development to General Management role I'm currently working with several brilliant hospitality businesses across London who are on the lookout for talented Deputy Managers and Assistant Managers to join their teams. From vibrant cocktail bars to busy restaurant groups — if you're passionate about hospitality and ready for your next move, I want to hear from you! Salaries ranging from £40,000 – £50,000 + bonus and training plans The kinds of roles I'm recruiting for: Deputy Manager and Assistant Manager positions across bars and restaurants Fun, fast-paced venues with strong team cultures Companies that invest in their people, training plans, career pathways and real progression Award-winning operators who care about service, drinks and great hospitality You could be a great fit if you: Have solid management experience in bars, restaurants or a similar hospitality environment Love great drinks, great service and a lively atmosphere Have a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to grow your career Understand sales, cost control and what it takes to run a busy venue Interested in this challenge - send your CV to Stuart Hills or call 0207 790 2666 Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and Pinterest.