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A leading hospitality group is seeking an experienced and commercially driven General Manager to lead one of its luxury lifestyle dining concepts in London. We are looking for a dynamic hospitality leader with experience in high-energy, lifestyle-led restaurant concepts where exceptional dining, vibrant atmosphere, entertainment, and elevated guest experiences come together.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all day-to-day operations and ensure seamless execution across the venue.
- Drive an exceptional, energetic, and consistent guest experience aligned with a luxury lifestyle concept.
- Lead, mentor, and develop department heads and front-of-house teams.
- Build and maintain a strong service culture while managing a fast-paced, high-volume operation.
- Drive commercial performance through effective cost control, budgeting, revenue optimisation, and P&L management.
- Monitor KPIs and business performance, identifying opportunities to improve revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure consistently high standards of service, presentation, atmosphere, and overall guest experience.
- Work closely with the culinary and senior leadership teams to deliver a cohesive and successful venue operation.
- Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing hospitality talent.
- Build strong relationships with guests and create a culture centred around exceptional hospitality and memorable experiences.
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Requirements
- Proven experience as a General Manager or senior operational leader within a luxury lifestyle, high-energy, or premium dining environment.
- Strong experience managing high-volume, fast-paced restaurant operations.
- A background in lifestyle-led concepts is highly preferred.
- Experience in premium, internationally recognised restaurant and entertainment concepts.
- Demonstrated success in leading and developing large, diverse teams.
- Strong commercial acumen with hands-on experience managing budgets, P&L performance, and operational KPIs.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- A confident and dynamic leadership style, with the ability to thrive in a high-energy environment.
- Passion for hospitality, entertainment, and creating exceptional guest experiences.
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Additional Information
- Candidates must currently be based in London and have the right to work in the UK.
Further details regarding this confidential opportunity will be shared with shortlisted candidates during the interview process.
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