General Manager

GENERAL MANAGER – CENTRAL LONDON RESTAURANT, BAR & EVENTS

Central London | Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Tronc

We are looking for an exceptional General Manager to lead an exciting, high-energy restaurant, bar and event space in the heart of Central London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader who thrives in a busy, premium environment and understands how to deliver outstanding food, drink, service and events while driving strong commercial performance.

The Role

As General Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the venue, leading a talented team and ensuring every guest receives an exceptional experience.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading, inspiring and developing the front and back-of-house teams
• Driving sales, profitability and commercial performance
• Maintaining consistently high standards of service, food, drinks and presentation
• Managing busy restaurant and bar operations alongside private hire and events
• Building a strong culture of hospitality, accountability and teamwork
• Managing rotas, labour costs, stock, GP and operational budgets
• Recruiting, training and retaining outstanding team members
• Building relationships with guests, suppliers and event partners
• Ensuring full compliance with licensing, health & safety and company procedures
• Being the face of the venue and creating a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere

About You

We are looking for a confident and charismatic hospitality professional with proven General Manager or senior management experience within a quality restaurant, bar, events or high-volume hospitality environment.

You’ll be:

• A natural leader who leads from the front
• Commercially astute and financially focused
• Passionate about hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Highly organised and calm under pressure
• Experienced in managing large, diverse teams
• Comfortable managing events and high-volume service
• A strong communicator with excellent people skills
• Hands-on, energetic and solutions-focused
• Passionate about developing people and creating a great team culture

London hospitality experience is highly desirable, as is experience working across restaurant, bar and events operations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Tronc
• The opportunity to lead a high-profile Central London venue
• A dynamic and ambitious working environment
• Career development and progression
• Staff benefits and incentives
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the venue’s success

If you’re an experienced hospitality leader looking for your next challenge and want to take ownership of a standout restaurant, bar and events operation in Central London, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a brief introduction outlining your experience and why this opportunity interests you.