Restaurant General Manager
19 days ago
Birmingham
Job Title: General Manager Location: Birmingham (The Mailbox) Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role: We’re recruiting for a General Manager to join a high-end, modern dining restaurant located in one of Birmingham’s most prestigious destinations. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader to take full ownership of day-to-day operations, team performance, and the overall guest experience. You will play a key role in maintaining exceptional standards while driving the commercial success and reputation of the restaurant. The role is ideal for someone with a strong background in premium or fine dining environments who is passionate about delivering outstanding service and building high-performing teams. Key Responsibilities: Restaurant Leadership & Operations • Lead the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, ensuring an exceptional guest experience, • Maintain high standards across food quality, service delivery, cleanliness, and overall hospitality, • Oversee stock control, supplier relationships, and ordering processes, • Manage and develop the full restaurant team including supervisors, servers, bartenders, and chefs, • Recruit, train, and mentor staff while fostering a positive and professional team culture, • Monitor business performance including sales, labour costs, and operational efficiency, • Work closely with senior stakeholders to drive revenue growth and profitability, • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a General Manager within a premium or fine dining environment, • Strong leadership and team management skills, • Excellent understanding of restaurant operations and service standards, • Good financial awareness, including labour cost control and sales performance, • Highly organised with the ability to manage a busy, fast-paced environment, • Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for hospitality What Our Client Offers: • Competitive salary (£40,000 – £45,000 depending on experience), • Performance-based bonus structure, • Opportunity to lead a well-established restaurant in a prime Birmingham location, • Autonomy to shape team culture and operational success, • A supportive and ambitious working environment How to Apply: If you’re an experienced hospitality leader looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. About Us: We are a specialist recruitment agency connecting talented professionals with high-growth businesses across the UK. We focus on building long-term relationships and matching candidates with opportunities where they can thrive and make an impact.