General Manager - Restaurant Group

Leeds | £50,000-£55,000 Salary | OTE £65,000-£70,000

Premium Dining | Performance Bonuses | Career Progression

Are you an experienced General Manager looking for your next challenge with a respected premium restaurant group?

We're looking for a driven, commercially minded General Manager to lead a high-performing restaurant in Leeds
. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves being hands-on, building strong teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences, while having the freedom to make a real impact on the business.

• £50,000-£55,000 basic salary

• £65,000-£70,000 OTE
  , including performance-related bonuses

• Performance and menu-cycle bonus opportunities

• Guaranteed Christmas Day and Boxing Day off

• Ongoing training and clear opportunities for progression

• Annual salary reviews and opportunities to progress within a growing multi-site group

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Wagestream and access to hospitality and lifestyle discounts following probation

As General Manager, you'll take full ownership of the restaurant's day-to-day operation, leading from the front and ensuring the team consistently delivers an outstanding experience for every guest.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading, motivating and developing the management team and wider restaurant team.

• Delivering exceptional service standards and maintaining a welcoming, premium guest experience.

• Taking ownership of sales, labour costs, profitability and overall commercial performance.

• Driving performance against KPIs and identifying opportunities to grow the business.

• Building a positive, accountable culture where people feel supported and motivated to succeed.

• Recruiting, training and retaining great people, with a focus on developing future talent.

• Maintaining high standards across food, service, health and safety, and operational compliance.

• Working closely with the wider business to deliver company initiatives and support long-term growth.

• Proven experience as a General Manager, ideally within a premium, high-volume or branded restaurant environment.

• A strong track record of leading teams and delivering commercial results.

• Confident leadership skills, with the ability to develop managers and build a strong team culture.

• A hands-on approach and a genuine passion for hospitality and guest experience.

• Strong commercial awareness, including sales growth, labour management and cost control.

• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in running a successful operation.

we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.