Restaurant General Manager - Fitzrovia, London
High-End Independent Restaurant (Tasting Menu & À-la-Carte)
About Us
We are a new and ambitious independent restaurant in Fitzrovia, London. By day we run a relaxed à-la-carte lunch menu driven by seasonal British produce; by night we transform into an intimate 20-seat tasting-menu destination. The kitchen is led by a chef with deep roots in Japanese-inspired fine dining, and our concept blends precision, produce-driven cooking, and a hint of theatre.
We’re looking for a General Manager who can step in and take true ownership, someone who knows high-end service, understands what it takes to build and run a restaurant on the edge of fine dining, and who is ready to help us grow.
The Role
As General Manager you will be responsible for the full front-of-house operation and the guest experience. Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and managing the entire FOH team including recruiting, training, coaching, rostering, performance management.
* Overseeing service standards daily (lunch à-la-carte and evening tasting menu), ensuring consistency, excellence, and that the restaurant’s voice and character shine through.
* Collaborating closely with the kitchen leadership to align front and back-of-house pacing, timing, communication, guest journey.
* Managing reservations, guest relations, and service flow for an intimate, high-touch experience.
* Handling supplier and stock relationships for front-of-house, including wines, beverages, service items in harmony with kitchen sourcing.
* Assisting with shaping the growth plan as we move from our current 20-seat model to something larger: input on expansion, service design, hiring, systems.
* Upholding the restaurant ethos; respect for seasonality, elevated craft, subtle hospitality, and understated but refined ambiance.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
* Has significant experience at a high-end independent restaurant, ideally in a tasting-menu or fine-dining environment. Michelin-starred or Michelin-style experience is strongly preferred.
* Understands what “hospitality with soul” means and is able to deliver polished, precise service without losing warmth or character.
* Is confident leading a small, high-calibre team, maintaining high standards from the first cover to the last.
* Has a good grasp (or openness to learn) of Japanese-influenced fine dining. While not mandatory, knowledge or experience here would be a significant asset given our culinary style.
* Is entrepreneurial, proactive, and excited to grow with us as we expand; someone looking to make a mark and bring their own ideas to life.
* Has excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
We look forward to hearing from individuals who are ready to step in with dedication, ambition and genuine care for hospitality, and help build something special.