Restaurant General Manager

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Restaurant General Manager to lead a premium yet relaxed wine bar and restaurant in East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident operator who enjoys taking full ownership of a venue. You will lead a small team, oversee the day-to-day operation and ensure consistently high standards across service, food, wine and the overall guest experience.

The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, highly organised and comfortable managing the restaurant independently. You will have a strong presence on the floor, enjoy engaging with guests and know how to drive sales while maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Key responsibilities:

• Taking full ownership of the day-to-day restaurant operation
• Leading, motivating and developing a small team
• Delivering excellent front-of-house service and guest experiences
• Driving revenue and identifying opportunities to grow sales
• Managing budgets, labour costs and the restaurant P&L
• Maintaining strong operational and service standards
• Overseeing rotas, stock control, compliance and general administration
• Working closely with the owners to support the continued development of the business

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Restaurant General Manager or an experienced Deputy/Assistant General Manager ready to step up
• Strong commercial awareness and a good understanding of P&L
• A proven ability to drive sales and build customer loyalty
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• A genuine passion for food, wine and hospitality
• A confident, engaging and hands-on front-of-house approach
• Experience working within an independent restaurant or hospitality business would be highly desirable

This role would suit an entrepreneurial and personable manager who enjoys being close to the operation and wants the autonomy to truly make a venue their own.