Role: Restaurant Manager – ‘Project A’
Hours: Full-time
Location: The Imperial, Bloomsbury, London
About Us:
‘Project A’ is the new destination rooftop bar at The Imperial, Bloomsbury opening Summer 2026. Part of the Imperial London Hotels family, we are a seventh‑generation, family‑run business with a 187‑year legacy and a renewed vision for modern, authentic London hospitality.
About the Role:
As Restaurant Manager for ‘Project A’, you will be at the heart of one of The Imperial’s flagship dining experiences — shaping a modern, relaxed and premium service that feels elevated without ever becoming formal.
This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility leadership role where you set the tone for the rhythm, energy and personality of the restaurant. From orchestrating a seamless service flow to ensuring the venue feels vibrant, polished and guest‑ready at all times, you’ll be the driving force behind an experience that guests want to return to again and again.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Deliver polished, modern service without formality
* Coach and develop a confident, guest‑focused team with a strong sense of service identity
* Manage reservations, door control and pacing
* Lead daily operations, shift plans and team briefings
* Be the voice of the menu with strong food & beverage knowledge
* Partner with kitchen and bar on pairings and specials
* Drive GP, labour planning, stock and waste control
* Ensure safety, allergen management and licensing compliance
* Support brand, marketing and social‑first moments
* Monitor guest feedback across online platforms and react with timely, thoughtful solutions that reinforce our service standards
Who You Are:
* Experienced leader in premium restaurants/lifestyle venues
* Strong service choreography and floor presence
* Commercially sharp with menu engineering and labour planning
* A confident people manager and communicator
* Personal Licence Holder with food safety training
What’s In It for You:
* 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
* Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Complimentary uniform dry‑cleaning, plus discounted personal dry‑cleaning
* Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan
* Workplace Pension
* Team member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
* 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
* Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
* Employee‑funded Health Cash Plan
* Local Bloomsbury discounts
* Early Pay access
* Shopping discounts with selected retailers
* Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work and technology
* Access to mental health first‑aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme
Ready to Help Shape the Future of Imperial?
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional experiences and want to play a defining role in our newly transformed flagship hotel, we’d love to hear from you