Job Description
Restaurant Manager – CORD by Le Cordon Bleu
85 Fleet Street EC4Y 1AE| City of London
CORD by Le Cordon Bleu is an elegant dining destination located on Fleet Street, in the heart of the City of London. Set within a beautifully restored historic building just moments from St Paul’s Cathedral, CORD blends modern European cuisine with timeless sophistication, delivering exceptional culinary and service standards.
This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished hospitality professional to lead the front-of-house operation of a prestigious restaurant renowned for excellence, refinement, and warm, intuitive service.
The Role
As Restaurant Manager, you will take full responsibility for the overall performance of the restaurant, leading day-to-day operations in close collaboration with the General Manager and Executive Chef. You will play a pivotal role in positioning CORD as one of the City’s premier dining destinations, with a clear ambition to achieve and sustain prestigious accolades, including Michelin recognition.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and inspiring the front-of-house team to deliver consistently exceptional guest experiences
* Driving financial performance through strategic planning, budgeting, cost control, and revenue-growth initiatives
* Upholding the highest standards of service, presentation, and attention to detail
* Building strong guest relationships and fostering loyalty and repeat business
* Developing and implementing staff training, performance management, and people-development strategies
* Overseeing purchasing, inventory control, and compliance with all health, safety, and legal requirements
* Staying attuned to industry trends and continuously seeking opportunities to enhance operations and the guest journey
About You
You are a polished, confident, and passionate hospitality leader with a strong background in premium dining environments. You bring gravitas without formality, warmth without compromise, and lead by example on the floor.
You will have:
* Proven experience in a Restaurant Manager (or similar senior FOH) role within high-end or Michelin-starred restaurants
* Exceptional communication, organizational, and administrative skills
* A demonstrable track record of leadership, coaching, and team development
* Impeccable attention to detail, creativity, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* A genuine passion for food, excellent wine knowledge, and awareness of current hospitality trends
* Immaculate personal presentation and a natural sense of professionalism
* A positive, can-do attitude with confidence, enthusiasm, and personality
Why Join CORD
This is an opportunity to be part of a restaurant that combines heritage, culinary excellence, and modern luxury — offering genuine scope to make your mark within a respected and prestigious brand.