Smyth & Co
General Manager
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General Manager
Extraordinary Opportunity for an Extraordinary Leader
Confidential Exclusive Search | Relocation to the UK Countryside
Smyth & Co Luxury Consultants are delighted to be exclusively representing one of the UK's most celebrated hospitality businesses in the search for an exceptional General Manager.
This is a career-defining opportunity to lead an iconic destination restaurant on one of the UK's most beautiful areas. Renowned for its outstanding food, impeccable service and unforgettable guest experience, this is a business that continually sets the benchmark for modern British hospitality.
We are searching for a truly inspirational leader, someone who understands that exceptional restaurants are built on exceptional people, relentless attention to detail and an uncompromising commitment to excellence.
If you're ambitious, commercially astute and passionate about delivering world-class hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to ownership, you will take full responsibility for every aspect of the operation, leading from the front whilst inspiring a high-performing team to consistently exceed guest expectations.
You will be responsible for:
- Driving commercial performance
- Nurturing an exceptional culture
- Ensuring the business continues to evolve whilst maintaining its outstanding reputation
This is a rare opportunity to become the face of one of the UK's most exciting hospitality businesses.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead all front and back-of-house operations with energy, passion and professionalism.
- Inspire, develop and mentor a high-performing management team.
- Deliver exceptional guest experiences every single day.
- Drive profitability through strong commercial leadership and strategic decision-making.
- Build a culture of accountability, excellence and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure seamless collaboration between kitchen and restaurant.
- Recruit, retain and develop exceptional hospitality talent.
- Oversee budgets, labour, P&L, forecasting and operational performance.
- Maintain the highest standards of service, presentation and attention to detail.
- Champion innovation whilst protecting the values and reputation of the business.
About You
This role is for an accomplished hospitality professional who has already proven themselves within some of the industry's most respected restaurants.
Essential Experience
- Current or recent General Manager, Operations Manager or Restaurant Director within a premium or luxury restaurant.
- Strong fine dining experience is essential.
- Michelin-starred experience is highly desirable.
- Proven experience leading high-volume restaurants without compromising quality or service.
- Outstanding commercial awareness with a strong understanding of P&L management.
- Track record of building, motivating and retaining exceptional teams.
- Exceptional guest engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Passionate about food, wine and hospitality.
- A hands-on leader who thrives on the restaurant floor.
- Willing and excited to relocate to one of the UK's most stunning coastal locations.
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Personal Qualities
We're looking for someone who is:
- An inspirational leader.
- Passionate about hospitality.
- Commercially astute.
- Calm under pressure.
- Driven by excellence.
- Highly personable and emotionally intelligent.
- Self-motivated and ambitious.
- Authentic, humble and approachable.
- Obsessed with delivering memorable guest experiences.
- Someone who leads by example every single day.
What's on Offer
- A genuine career-defining opportunity.
- Join one of the UK's most admired hospitality businesses.
- Live and work in an outstanding location.
- Excellent salary and performance-related bonus.
- Relocation support available.
- Long-term career progression within a growing business.
- The opportunity to shape the future of an already exceptional operation.
Confidential Search
This appointment is being managed exclusively by Smyth & Co Luxury Consultants.
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