Restaurant General Manager
Luxury Italian Concept
Hotel & Restaurant
Central London
Salary: circa £65,000 basic + excellent bonus structure
An amazing new dining destination will soon open within one of London’s most iconic five-star hotels — a bold, soulful expression of Italian cuisine, design, and hospitality. This is an opportunity to lead a landmark opening that will redefine Italian dining in the capital.
We are seeking a Restaurant General Manager with exceptional leadership, operational expertise, and a passion for Italian hospitality to bring this vision to life.
As Restaurant General Manager, you will oversee all aspects of service and operations, ensuring excellence, efficiency, and amazing guest experience. You will lead, inspire, and mentor a dedicated team, working closely with the culinary leadership to deliver authentic and impeccably executed Italian dining.
The Opportunity
You will drive service excellence, operational precision, and genuine Italian warmth across every guest interaction and you will ensure the restaurant delivers authentic, seasonal dishes with refined execution, while fostering a service culture built on personality, pride, and performance.
As Restaurant General Manager, you will be a dynamic and charismatic leader, bringing confidence, presence, and natural charm to every interaction — the kind of personality that inspires teams and leaves a lasting impression on guests.
Your Background
* Fluent in Italian and English
* Minimum 7 years’ experience in a senior management role within luxury hotel and restaurant settings.
* Proven record of successfully managing high-volume, high-profile restaurants or hotel dining operations.
* Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
* Demonstrated ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire large teams to deliver consistently exceptional service.
* Confident in handling VIP and high-profile clientele with discretion and professionalism.
* Comprehensive understanding of health, safety, and food safety compliance.
* A dynamic, confident, and charismatic leader with presence, resilience, and a genuine passion for hospitality.
If you are a driven, inspiring hospitality professional with Italian fluency, proven operational success, and the confidence and personality to lead with impact — this is your chance to be part of something truly extraordinary.