Endeavour Hospitality
General Manager - Pre-Opening
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Location: Central London (West End)
Launch: Early 2027 (looking for someone to start ASAP)
Salary: £55-70k (DOE) + Tronc/Bonus (Discretionary)
An established, high-end hospitality group is opening its next site in Central London, a premium all-day dining brasserie, and is seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead it from the ground up ahead of launch at the start of next year.
This is a genuine leadership role for someone who thinks and operates like an owner. You'll take full accountability for the business, commercial performance, operational excellence, guest experience, and profitability, leading a team of approximately 40–50 across a fast-paced, high-volume, high-end operation.
Responsibilities:
- Full P&L ownership, with direct accountability for revenue, profitability, EBITDA, and cost control
- Lead the pre-opening build: recruiting, training, and building the team; establishing systems, standards, and culture from day one
- Drive commercial growth through local business development, partnerships, events, digital channels, and customer acquisition
- Own budgeting, forecasting, KPI management, and reporting directly to ownership
- Lead recruitment, training, coaching, and succession planning to build a high-performing team with low turnover
- Oversee food and beverage operations, procurement, labour scheduling, inventory, quality assurance, and compliance
- Be visible and hands-on — leading from the floor, not the office
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What we're looking for:
- A proven leadership background in internationally recognised five-star hotels, luxury restaurants, or premium hospitality groups
- A track record of full P&L ownership with measurable commercial results
- Experience leading teams of 40–50+ in a high-end, high-volume environment
- A hands-on operator with exceptional attention to detail and a genuine passion for guest experience
- Strong financial acumen - confident with budgets, forecasts, and management reporting
- A natural people leader who builds high-performing, low-turnover teams
- The right to work in the UK
- Energetic, resilient, commercially driven, and ready to treat this business as your own
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Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-profile new opening in one of London's most prestigious postcodes, backed by an established and ambitious operator with a genuine long-term growth plan. You'll have real autonomy, direct access to ownership, and the chance to shape a business from the ground up.
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