Overview
Head of Restaurants – Guinness Open Gate Brewery, London
Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per annum
Shift pattern: 40 hours per week, 5 over 7
Opening December 2025
Guinness Open Gate Brewery London – a groundbreaking four‑floor destination in the heart of the capital, opening December 2025. Two unique restaurant concepts will deliver world‑class food experiences that celebrate innovation, storytelling, and the spirit of Guinness. We’re looking for a Head of Restaurants to lead from the front, drive excellence, and build a truly iconic hospitality team.
Responsibilities
* Strategic leadership of both restaurants, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, operational efficiency, and a culture of excellence.
* Building, coaching, and inspiring high-performing teams, fostering a guest-first mentality at every level.
* Partnering closely with kitchen, drinks, and brewery teams to deliver memorable, on-brand dining experiences.
* Driving commercial performance, cost control, service standards, and brand alignment.
* Shaping and executing the pre-opening strategy, including recruitment, training, systems setup, and launch.
About You / Qualifications
You’re an ambitious and experienced hospitality leader who knows how to run premium, high-volume operations with finesse and warmth. You balance operational acumen with a genuine passion for people – both guests and your team.
* Proven leadership in high-end or high-volume restaurants, ideally with multi-site or multi-concept experience.
* A guest-obsessed mindset and deep understanding of what makes an unforgettable hospitality experience.
* Experience leading large teams (60+), with a passion for mentoring, training, and inspiring others.
* A collaborative and strategic approach, with experience working cross-functionally on ambitious projects.
* The agility and resilience to thrive in a high-energy, evolving environment – especially during pre-opening and launch phases.
Benefits
* Personal Development and Training opportunities
* Life assurance scheme
* Pension scheme
* Holiday allowance
* Private medical eligibility
* Eye care
* Wellbeing strategy – including Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
* Family friendly support
* Regular social events and leadership communication
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Volunteering days
* Professional subscriptions
* Recognition schemes and people awards
* Long service awards
* Discount vouchers for high street retailers
Details
* Seniority level: Executive
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management
* Location: London, United Kingdom
* Opening date: December 2025
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