General Manager — Premium Dining & High-Energy Hospitality
Location:
Nottingham City Centre – Trinity Square
Join Nottingham’s Newest Restaurant, set to redefine the Nottingham dinning scene. - Where first impressions become lasting memories!
Nōshi is a luxury pan-Asian fusion restaurant & bar where modern Japanese and Chinese-inspired plates meet a glamorous, high-energy bar and live DJs. Our tagline—High Dining. High Energy. High Impact.—guides every decision. We obsess over four pillars: Food, Drink, Service and Surroundings.
A dark, moody yet warm and glamorous environment with black marble, liquid-gold accents, plush furnishings and our signature cherry-blossom installation sets the scene.
We’re looking for passionate individuals who will live our values and deliver exceptional experiences in a premium, high-energy environment.
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We’re looking for ahighly experienced General Managerto lead Nōshi’s day-to-day operation at the highest level. This is a senior role for a proven GM who understands premium dining and premium hospitality, can lead large teams through managers, and can drive bothguest experienceandcommercial performance.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience as a General Managerin a premium, high-volume, fast-paced hospitality environment.
* Demonstrable experience leadinglarge teams (50+ staff)with a management structure beneath you (managers / supervisors / team leaders).
* Experience managing and developing senior leaders (e.g.,Head Chef, AGM, Bar Manager, Restaurant Manager).
* Strong stakeholder management skills with experience reporting to and working closely withDirectors / senior leadership / Heads of Department.
* Deep understanding of premium hospitality standards: service detail, floor leadership, guest recovery, consistency, and atmosphere control.
* Strong commercial and operational capability, including:P&L understanding, labour control, GP/stock management, rota planning, cost control, upselling and KPI delivery.
* Confident decision-maker; calm under pressure; high standards; strong attention to detail.
* Clear communicator who can set expectations, hold accountability, and build a positive high-performance culture.
Why Join Us?
* Lead one of Nottingham’s most premium restaurant destinations, built aroundHigh Dining and High Energy.
* Work in a visually striking, luxury environment designed to make a statement – sleek black marble, cherry blossoms, ambient lighting, and high-end finishes.
* Be part of a brand with ambition and growth plans — with the opportunity to play a key role in building reputation and performance.
* Join a leadership team that values standards, pace, precision, and guest experience.
* Competitive salary and performance-based bonus linked to results.
Your Role
As General Manager, you will take full ownership of standards, people leadership, and performance across the entire business. You will:
* Lead the all aspects of the operation acrossFront of House, Bar, and Kitchen alignment, ensuring a consistent premium guest experience every service.
* Directly manage the senior leadership team:Head Chef, Assistant General Manager, Bar Manager, Restaurant Manager, ensuring they deliver through their own team structures.
* Drive non-negotiable service standards: guest welcome, pacing, floor control, presentation, team conduct, guest recovery, and overall atmosphere.
* Build, train, and retain a high-performing team through structured coaching, pre-shifts, service debriefs, and performance management.
* Own commercial performance and delivery of KPIs, includingsales growth, spend per head, labour %, GP, stock control, wastage reduction, and profitability.
* Ensure strong operational controls: rotas, staffing levels, compliance, H&S, licensing, cash handling, supplier standards, and daily/weekly reporting.
* Work closely with Directors to plan, report, and execute improvements — bringing solutions, structure, and consistent results.
Be Part of Something Bigger
This is a senior leadership position for a proven General Manager who can deliver premium hospitality with energy, precision, and consistency — and build a team and operation that becomes the standard in Nottingham.
If you have the experience to lead at this level, we want to hear from you.
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