Restaurant & Bar General Manager

Central London

5 days / weeks

Salary circa £60,000 DoE + bonus

Excellent benefits

A very popular restaurant & bar in Central London is seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead this well-established business into its next phase of growth.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a successful venue generating multi-million-pound annual revenues, operating seven days per week. The business enjoys an excellent reputation for quality food, a vibrant bar offering and a distinctive setting.

The General Manager will be expected not only to maintain operational excellence but also to bring a more strategic, commercially driven approach that unlocks further growth and performance.

As the General Manager, you will take full responsibility for the overall performance of the venue, combining hands-on leadership with strategic planning. This role requires a manager who thrives on the floor, builds strong teams and understands how to drive revenue through planning & innovations and sound decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant & bar day to day operations.
• Provide strong leadership and professional development for the team.
• Drive commercial performance and revenue growth through proactive planning and innovations.
• Implement strategies to increase covers, average spend and repeat business.
• Maintain excellence across guest experience, service standards and food quality
• Oversee operational performance, including labour control, cost management and key KPIs.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a commercially minded General Manager with strong operational credentials and a proven track record in London restaurants & bars.

• Demonstrable experience managing a high-performing restaurant & bar operation.
• Commercial awareness, revenue-driving capability, with a forward-thinking mindset.
• The ability to motivate, lead and develop teams.
• Confidence working cross-functionally with finance, marketing and senior stakeholders.
• A good understanding of current industry trends and the competitive Central London market.
• A highly visible leadership style with genuine passion for hospitality and guest experience.