General Manager - New Opening in London

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.

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