General Manager - New Opening

General Manager – New Bistro Opening | Mayfair, London Open a new Mayfair bistro and make it your own Our client is getting ready to open a new bistro in the heart of Mayfair. It will combine contemporary all-day dining, excellent hospitality and a lively atmosphere in one of London's most prestigious locations. I'm looking for an experienced, commercially minded and passionate General Manager to lead the opening and make the bistro a standout name in London's competitive dining scene. This is a rare chance for an ambitious hospitality professional to run a new restaurant from the very start. You'll shape its culture, build a high-performing team and deliver an exceptional guest experience. What's on offer for the General Manager £50,000 – £55,000 basic salary Performance-based bonus linked to agreed KPIs Company discounts and benefits The chance to lead a brand-new bistro in the heart of Mayfair Real ownership of day-to-day operations and the guest experience Direct involvement in shaping the restaurant's culture and team A fast-paced environment where you can make an impact from day one Long-term professional development General Manager role As General Manager, you'll be responsible for day-to-day operations, service standards, guest experience and team development. Working closely with the ownership team, you'll play a central part in pre-opening preparations, a successful launch and the bistro's growth after that. Pre-opening and launch Lead operational preparation, recruitment, training and systems set-up, and deliver a successful opening Restaurant operations Oversee all restaurant operations, making sure service is consistently exceptional, efficient and detailed Food and beverage collaboration Work closely with the Head Chef to maintain food quality, align the front and back of house, and develop an appealing food and drink offer Team leadership Recruit, inspire and develop a strong management and service team Build a positive, accountable and performance-driven culture Guest experience Create warm, memorable and personal hospitality that builds a loyal customer base Maintain outstanding service standards at all times Stock and systems management Make full use of EPOS, reservations, inventory and reporting systems Keep stock controls tight and minimise operational losses Sales and revenue growth Find ways to increase covers, average spend, repeat visits and overall revenue through proactive commercial initiatives Standards and compliance Maintain the highest standards of food safety, health and safety, licensing and operational compliance Performance management Set and monitor clear KPIs across service standards, team development, operational efficiency and guest satisfaction About you as General Manager You're a confident, hands-on leader who loves hospitality, has a strong presence on the floor and knows how to create an atmosphere guests want to come back to. You'll bring: Proven experience as a General Manager in a premium casual dining restaurant, contemporary bistro or high-volume, quality-led hospitality business A track record of running smooth operations, delivering exceptional service and keeping standards consistently high Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, stock management, EPOS and reservation systems Experience recruiting, developing and retaining high-performing teams Excellent knowledge of food, wine, service standards and current London dining trends A visible, approachable leadership style, with the personality and energy to inspire your team and build lasting guest relationships A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset, with the confidence to make decisions, solve problems and deliver results Excellent communication skills and a natural ability to build relationships with guests and colleagues Experience opening a new restaurant would be a significant advantage My client is not just looking for someone to manage a restaurant. They want a hospitality leader who takes pride in every detail, understands the commercial side of the business, and has the personality, ambition and drive to turn this new Berkeley Square bistro into a place guests keep coming back to. If you're ready to take on an exciting new opening in Mayfair, I'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your up-to-date CV. TPBN1_UKCT