



Restaurant General Manager
Freak Scene – London
A chef-led, punk-spirited, Japanese & Pan-Asian restaurant
The Role
We’re looking for a dynamic, people-first General Manager to lead Freak Scene, a bold, food-driven restaurant founded by Scott Hallsworth (ex-Nobu Head Chef, founder of Kurobuta Restaurants).
This is not a corporate hospitality role.
This is a natural hospitality role.
Freak Scene is about energy, personality, flavour, music, and vibe. We want a GM who lives on the floor, leads from the front, loves food, and can inspire a young team to deliver unforgettable guest experiences — every service.
This role is critical to our next phase of growth and has clear progression into a senior leadership position as the group expands.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead the restaurant day-to-day with energy, warmth, and authority
Build, train, and inspire a young, hungry, service-driven team
Champion a food-led, chef-driven culture — quality always comes first
Deliver consistently brilliant guest experiences without corporate stiffness
Work closely with the Founder and kitchen leadership to evolve the offer
Own service standards, rota planning, payroll, stock control, and margins
Drive sales through vibe, hospitality, upselling, and smart service
Be hands-on during service — present, visible, and engaged
Create a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a General Manager or strong Deputy GM in a quality restaurant
A genuine love of hospitality, food, and people
Strong understanding of Japanese and Pan-Asian cuisine
Solid knowledge of sake, wine, cocktails, and bar operations
Commercially switched-on without being corporate
Calm under pressure, positive by nature, and solution-focused
Confident leading teams, setting standards, and holding people accountable
Someone who brings personality, warmth, and edge — not scripts and buzzwords
What This Is (and Isn’t)
This is:
Punk-rock attitude with serious food
Chef-led thinking
Natural hospitality
A chance to grow with the brand
This isn’t:
Corporate hotel hospitality
Clipboard management
Ego-driven leadership
A “sit in the office” GM role
Why Join Freak Scene
Work directly with a highly respected chef-founder
Be part of a growing, creative restaurant group
Real influence over culture, standards, and direction
Genuine progression into senior leadership as the business scales
A restaurant that values vibe, flavour, and warm hospitality.
1 Ramsden Road, Balham, Wandsworth, SW12 8QX, London

Restaurant • 11-50 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since September, 2025
About Freak Scene Group Freak Scene is London’s most irreverent indie restaurant group — a riot of punk Asian flavours, bold creativity, and a don’t-give-a-damn attitude. Born from underground pop-ups and cult supper clubs, we’ve grown into



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