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General Manager First:Time GM : Michelin Star Chef New Opening A GBP 50/70k
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Location: Knightsbridge Hyde Park, London
Salary: A GBP 50,000:A GBP 70,000
A rare opportunity to lead an exciting new restaurant opening in Knightsbridge, working alongside a highly acclaimed Michelin-starred chef on a concept built around exceptional food, service, and hospitality. This is the 2nd restaurant in this group.
We're looking for a talented General Manager, or an ambitious Restaurant Manager / Assistant General Manager ready to step into their first GM role, someone to help launch a premium dining destination, build a world-class team, and deliver an unforgettable guest experience in one of London's most prestigious locations.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Michelin-starred chef and senior leadership team to bring the restaurant's vision to life, combining outstanding cuisine, authentic hospitality, and exceptional attention to detail.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the successful opening and ongoing operation of the restaurant.
- Partner with the chef and leadership team to establish the venue's culture, standards, and identity.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a passionate front-of-house team.
- Create a guest experience built on excellence, warmth, and genuine hospitality.
- Be a visible floor leader, engaging guests and upholding the highest standards.
- Own operational performance: labour, budgets, stock control, compliance, profitability.
- Drive commercial performance while protecting quality and reputation.
- Build strong relationships with guests, suppliers, and industry contacts.
The Ideal Candidate
- From a Michelin-starred restaurant is key for this role.
- Previous experience as a GM, Restaurant Manager, or Assistant GM ready for their first GM role.
- Background in fine dining, luxury restaurants, or premium hospitality.
- Strong presence, polished, confident, and credible as a brand representative.
- Exceptional communication skills across guests, teams, and stakeholders.
- Genuine humility, passion for hospitality, and appreciation for authentic service.
- Strong leadership across all operational areas, able to build and motivate a high-performing team.
- Commercially aware with solid operational knowledge.
- New-opening experience is highly desirable.
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This is a career-defining opportunity to join a Michelin-level hospitality concept at launch stage. If you're passionate about exceptional hospitality, get in touch today. Contact Stuart Hills or call 790.
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