Restaurant Manager- Luxury Residential Development in London

Restaurant Manager - Luxury Residential Development London | Up to £50,000 + Excellent Benefits An exceptional opportunity has become available for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house operation within a prestigious new luxury residential development in London. This is a unique chance to be part of an exciting new opening, overseeing a high-end restaurant and hospitality offering designed exclusively for residents of a luxury apartment and penthouse development. The focus is on delivering a seamless 5-star experience, building strong relationships with residents, and creating a welcoming environment where service excellence is at the heart of everything you do. We are looking for a passionate and hands-on Restaurant Manager with experience in luxury hospitality, private members' clubs, 5-star hotels, fine dining restaurants, or premium residential developments. What Makes This Opportunity Different? - Brand-new opening with the opportunity to shape the service culture from day one - Monday to Friday working pattern available, with weekends generally free - No late-night finishes - Approximately 50 hours per week - Competitive salary of up to £50,000 - Excellent benefits package - Opportunity to build and develop your own front-of-house team - Work within one of London's most prestigious luxury developments - Focus on resident satisfaction, personalised service, and quality rather than high-volume trade The Role As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of the restaurant and ensuring residents receive an exceptional dining and hospitality experience. In the opening stages, you will be very hands-on, helping establish service standards, operational procedures, and guest relationships before growing and developing your team as the operation expands. Key responsibilities include: - Managing the daily restaurant operation and guest experience - Delivering exceptional 5-star service standards at all times - Building strong relationships with residents and understanding their individual preferences - Leading, training, and motivating the front-of-house team - Managing staffing levels, rotas, and service standards - Working closely with the Executive Chef to ensure a seamless food and beverage offering - Handling guest feedback professionally and proactively - Supporting the recruitment and development of future team members - Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and licensing requirements About You - Currently a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Operations Manager, or similar hospitality leader - Experience within 5-star hotels, private members' clubs, luxury restaurants, luxury residential developments, or other premium hospitality environments - Passionate about delivering memorable guest experiences - Strong leadership and people management skills - Hands-on and comfortable working within a growing operation - Professional, personable, and confident building relationships with high-net-worth residents and guests - Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious hospitality professional looking to join a luxury opening from the very beginning and play a key role in shaping an exceptional resident experience. If you are passionate about luxury hospitality, service excellence, and building something special while enjoying a healthy work-life balance, we would love to hear from you. INDLP