General Manager – Exciting New Opening
Central London | £40,000–£45,000
No late nights
A growing hospitality group is launching an exciting new flagship venue in Central London and is looking for a General Manager to lead the front of house operation from day one.
This is not a standard management role.
The business is already well known for premium specialty drinks and is now launching a brand-new concept combining:
* Specialty coffee & premium beverages
* Full restaurant service
* Brunch offering
* Afternoon small plates & bites
* Premium tea programme
* Events and corporate opportunities
This is a beautiful, high-energy venue designed to be an all-day destination.
The Role
As General Manager, you will lead the front of house team and overall guest experience.
You will work closely with:
* Head Chef
* Head of Coffee
Together, you will form the senior leadership team for this flagship site.
This is a highly hands-on role. We are looking for someone who loves being on the floor, leading from the front, building team culture, and creating an exceptional guest experience.
What You Will Be Doing
* Leading day-to-day front of house operations
* Managing and developing a team of around 10
* Driving service standards and guest satisfaction
* Training and coaching a young team
* Building local business relationships and partnerships
* Driving weekday and weekend sales growth
* Supporting events and private bookings
* Helping establish the venue as a go-to destination in the area
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* Currently a General Manager or strong Assistant General Manager ready to step up
* From a restaurant background with full table service experience
* Passionate about hospitality and service standards
* Hands-on and visible on the floor
* Commercially aware and sales driven
* Great with people, warm, energetic, and proactive
* Confident managing younger teams and developing talent
Coffee experience is a bonus, but not essential.
Training can be provided for the right person.
Why Join?
* Opportunity to open and shape a flagship venue
* Work with an ambitious and growing hospitality business
* Real progression opportunities into multi-site leadership
* Creative and premium concept with something genuinely different in the market