General Manager – Premium Bar & Restaurant
Location: Richmond, South West London
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We’re recruiting an experienced and charismatic General Manager to lead a stylish, high-volume neighbourhood bar and restaurant in the heart of Richmond.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established venue with a strong local following, leading from the front to deliver outstanding hospitality, develop a brilliant team and drive continued commercial growth.
The role
As General Manager, you’ll have full responsibility for the performance and day-to-day operation of the venue. You’ll create a positive, high-energy environment where customers receive an exceptional experience and the team feels motivated, supported and accountable.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, inspiring and developing the management and wider venue team
- Delivering sales, profit, labour and operational targets
- Maintaining consistently high standards across food, drink and service
- Recruiting, retaining and developing high-performing team members
- Managing stock, wastage, payroll and wider financial controls
- Ensuring full compliance with licensing, food safety and health and safety requirements
- Creating a collaborative, professional and enjoyable team culture
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a confident, outgoing and commercially minded hospitality leader who brings energy and personality to everything they do.
You’ll ideally have:
- Previous experience as a General Manager within a quality bar, restaurant or premium pub environment
- A strong record of leading and developing successful teams
- Excellent commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, labour and profitability
- High standards and a genuine passion for customer experience
- The confidence to be visible on the floor and build relationships with regular customers
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
- A hands-on leadership style and the ability to remain composed during busy services
What’s on offer
- Competitive salary
- Staff discounts across a wider collection of venues
- Training and professional development
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- Flexible working where operationally possible
- A supportive, inclusive and people-focused culture
This would suit a passionate hospitality professional who wants genuine ownership of a standout Richmond venue and the opportunity to make a visible impact on its team, culture and commercial success.
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