Firebird Restaurant and Wine Bar
General Manager
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Firebird Restaurant and Wine Bar
Firebird is a lively open-fire restaurant and wine bar in the heart of Soho. The restaurant draws inspiration from a simple Mediterranean cooking approach, serving seasonal food, cooked over fire alongside a dynamic selection of wines, including specialties from small producers across the continent. We are proud to be an independent women-led business, working with just local and sustainable suppliers and fresh ingredients.
We’re currently seeking a talented and passionate General Manager to join our team.
If you have experience in a similar role and background in fine dining, we invite you to apply.
About the role:
This is a full-time, on-site role based at Firebird Restaurant in Soho, London. This role oversees the day-to-day restaurant operations, including service standards, staffing, reservations, and coordination between the kitchen and front-of-house teams. The General Manager leads the FOH team, manages staff scheduling, supports training, as well as works closely with the owners to ensure the thriving of the business in all areas. Responsibilities include monitoring financial performance, managing budgets, controlling costs, and contributing to strategies that drive revenue and customer loyalty. The General Manager also ensures compliance with health and safety regulations, maintains high-quality service and product delivery, and works closely with ownership to implement the restaurant’s vision and brand standards.
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About you:
- A skilled service pro, maintaining brand quality and loyalty
- A natural host, the face of the restaurant - constantly looking to create meaningful relationships with our guests and improve their dining experience
- Someone who has strong leadership & people management skills - ability to educate, train and inspire, developing team members to contribute to the overall success of the business, as well as supporting their own personal growth
- A multitask player – you’re as comfortable doing mise-en-place as you are working alongside the owners on ways to develop the business
- Someone who has strong knowledge and basis in all financial aspects of the business - understanding of budgets, cost controls, and forecasting
- Able to identify improvements and drive revenue
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The ideal candidate:
- 2+ years in a GM role with previous proven career in independent restaurants
- Confident, approachable and with strong leadership skills
- Positive, proactive and team-oriented
- Professional and able to build genuine guest rapport
What you get:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 28 days annual leave
- Generous staff discount
- Access to our wine cellar at a cost price
- Thoughtful and delicious staff food
- Good vibes
Please only apply if you have appropriate experience.
We are dedicated to providing a healthy workspace with a passionate and experienced team of individuals serving exceptional food matched with an exciting wine list and attentive service in a friendly and relaxed environment.
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