General Manager – New Michelin Ambition Restaurant (Reopening)
£70,000 – £85,000 + Monthly Bonus + Tips | 5–6 Weeks Holiday | Sundays Off | Chelsea, London.
A highly regarded London restaurant is preparing to relaunch with clear intent. The goal is a second Michelin star.
You will lead the front-of-house and work closely with a Michelin-starred chef. The focus is sharp execution, consistency and a controlled service environment.
This is not a volume role. It is about precision, standards and building a team that performs at a high level every day.
What’s on offer
• £70,000 – £85,000 salary
• Monthly performance bonus
• Additional monthly tips
• 5 to 6 weeks paid holiday
• Two full weeks off in December
• Sundays off
• Small, focused team
• Direct involvement in a restaurant aiming for two Michelin stars
Your role
• Lead all front of house operations
• Set and maintain service standards at Michelin level
• Work closely with the Head Chef on guest experience
• Manage reservations, flow and service delivery
• Train, mentor and develop the front of house team
• Control costs, staffing and daily performance
• Build a strong culture built on discipline and consistency
• Handle high-level guests and ensure repeat business
What we need
• Proven experience as a General Manager in a Michelin-starred or equivalent restaurant
• Strong leadership with control during busy service
• Sharp attention to detail across service and environment
• Commercial awareness without compromising standards
• Someone who drives performance and holds people accountable
• Calm, direct and structured approach
• Must live within commuting distance of Chelsea
• Right to work in the UK required
This suits a General Manager who wants to operate at the top end of the industry and be part of a team pushing for global recognition.