General Manager New Restaurant Opening, Covent Garden £55,000£58,000 per annum
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Manager to lead a high-profile new restaurant opening in Covent Garden .
This is a flagship opening for a well-established, quality-led restaurant group with a strong reputation in the London market. The role requires a commercially astute, people-focused General Manager who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments and has experience leading teams through successful openings.
The Role Full P&L responsibility for a new Covent Garden restaurant opening
Recruit, lead, and develop the management and front-of-house teams
Deliver an outstanding guest experience in line with a proven brand concept
Drive performance across revenue, labour, service standards, and compliance
Act as the senior on-site leader throughout the opening phase and beyond
The Candidate Proven experience as a General Manager within premium casual or quality restaurant brands
Strong leadership presence with a hands-on, people-first management style
Commercially sharp with a clear understanding of KPIs and cost control
Confident leading teams through new openings or major relaunches
Highly organised, resilient, and calm under pressure
Package £55,000£58,000 per annum, depending on experience
Performance-related incentives
Opportunity to lead a flagship Covent Garden opening
Long-term progression within a growing and respected restaurant group
This role is suited to General Managers seeking ownership, visibility, and long-term career progression in one of Londons most competitive dining locations.
Apply in confidence. Shortlisting now underway.
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