General Manager in Southampton

Brasserie Blanc
Nestled in the heart of Oxford's vibrant Jericho neighbourhood, Brasserie Blanc Oxford is where it all began. This beautiful and iconic restaurant was the very first Brasserie Blanc and remains a cherished part of the local community.
As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we're looking for an exceptional General Manager to lead this landmark business into its next chapter, honouring its rich heritage while inspiring a team to deliver outstanding hospitality, exceptional food, and memorable guest experiences every day. At Brasserie Blanc, we believe that great food is at the heart of good living.
Today, as part of the award-winning Heartwood Collection, we're continuing to grow, creating beautiful restaurants at the heart of their communities and developing exceptional careers for our people.
There has never been a more exciting time to join us.
General Manager: The Opportunity As General Manager, you'll be the driving force behind your Brasserie Blanc.
You'll create an environment where guests feel at home, teams thrive, and every service delivers the warmth, energy and attention to detail that our brand is known for. From leading and developing your people to driving commercial performance, you'll have full ownership of your business and the freedom to make a genuine impact.
You'll inspire your team to deliver outstanding hospitality, champion high standards, and ensure every guest leaves already planning their next visit.
This is more than managing a restaurant. It's about creating a place people love to work in and guests love to return to.
General Manager: What You'll Bring We're looking for an exceptional hospitality leader with the charisma, commercial awareness and passion to lead from the front.
You will have:
At least 2 years' experience as a General Manager within a quality branded restaurant environment
A proven track record of leading busy, high-volume operations
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and driving profitability
A passion for delivering exceptional food, drink and service standards
The ability to inspire, coach and develop high-performing teams
Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
A hands-on leadership style and a genuine love of hospitality
Most importantly, you'll share our belief that great hospitality is about people — creating memorable experiences for guests and meaningful careers for your team.
General Manager:

What We Offer

Competitive salary plus Tronc and quarterly bonus
Paid parking will be provided
Private Healthcare with Bupa
Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
28 days holiday, including Bank Holidays
Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday per year
The Pantry – hundreds of retailers and experience discounts through Reward Gateway
Stepping Stones – our industry-leading training and development platform supporting progression
Coaching and Mentorship programme to support your career development
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package
50% off food across all Heartwood Collection sites
20% Friends & Family food discount
Discounted rooms at our Inns
A thoughtful birthday gift
Long Service Recognition Awards
Refer a Friend bonus up to £1,500
Instant access to earned pay through EarlyPay
Cycle to Work Scheme
Join Our Story For nearly 30 years, Brasserie Blanc has been bringing people together over beautifully cooked seasonal food, warm hospitality and unforgettable moments. Today, we're writing the next chapter of that story.
If you're an ambitious General Manager ready to lead an exceptional team, build a thriving business and become part of one of the UK's most respected hospitality groups, we'd love to hear from you.
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