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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    3 days ago
    £40000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    General Manager – PYRÁ Location: Queen’s Park, London Role Type: Full-time, senior leadership position Role Overview The General Manager is the operational and cultural lead of PYRÁ, responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving commercial performance and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the restaurant, bar, private dining and events. This role requires a hands-on, people-first leader with strong commercial awareness, capable of running a high-energy hospitality venue while protecting brand standards, profitability and team morale. Key Responsibilities: Operations & Service Excellence Oversee all front-of-house and venue operations, ensuring consistently high service standards. Lead daily service across lunch, dinner, brunch, events and private hire. Act as the senior point of contact on-site for guests, suppliers and partners. Ensure compliance with all health & safety, licensing, food safety and legal requirements. Maintain venue presentation, ambience, music levels and guest flow in line with PYRÁ’s brand. Team Leadership: Recruit, train, manage and retain a high-performing FOH and management team. Set clear expectations, rotas and performance standards. Lead by example on the floor during service. Conduct regular team briefings, reviews and development sessions. Build a positive, accountable and motivated team culture. Financial & Commercial Management Own weekly and monthly P&L performance with the owner. Manage labour costs, GP targets, stock control, and wastage. Maximise revenue through covers, events, upselling and smart scheduling. Oversee till accuracy and financial controls. Contribute to pricing strategy and menu engineering alongside the Head chef and owner. Events & Private Hire Oversee the planning and delivery of private events, weddings, brand activations and parties. Work closely with the events team to ensure flawless execution on the day. Act as senior host for key events when required. Ensure events align with brand positioning and profitability targets. Brand, Guest Experience & Reputation: Protect and elevate the PYRÁ brand across service, tone and guest interaction. Handle guest feedback, complaints and reviews professionally and proactively. Drive repeat business, community engagement, and local reputation. Support marketing initiatives, launches and experiential events. Systems & Processes Implement and maintain clear SOPs across FOH and operations. Improve efficiency through systems, scheduling and process optimisation. Liaise with suppliers and contractors. Support the owner with reporting, forecasting and strategic planning. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience as a General Manager or senior hospitality manager. Strong background in premium casual dining, events-led venues or destination restaurants. Commercially astute with solid P&L understanding. Confident leader with excellent people management skills. Strong knowledge of wine. Calm under pressure, organised and solutions-focused. Excellent communication and guest-facing presence. Passion for food, wine, music and hospitality experiences.

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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    16 days ago
    £33000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    A Mayfair based HNWC client requires the following: Please send your Cv to the email address below only if you fit ALL the criteria as specified by the client's preferences.: Closing Date 19th Thursday March 2026 PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD RECRUITMENT BRIEF Position: Chef / Cook (Live-Out) & Housemaid (Live-Out) TRIAL DETAILS Trial Dates: 4th or 5th April (one week) Trial Hours: 12 hours per day Trial Compensation: Hourly rate + overtime pay after the 12th hour Note: No additional benefits are provided during the trial week POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a skilled and personable Chef or Cook & Housemaid for a private household based in London, with travel to Southampton as required. The ideal candidate will bring culinary versatility, cultural sensitivity, and a warm, adaptable personality to a dynamic household environment. HOUSEHOLD PROFILE Household Size: Family of 4 — parents and two sons (aged 21 and 16) Lifestyle: Busy and dynamic; family members are rarely all home at the same time. The eldest son attends university. Dining Style: Informal; family members eat at varying times throughout the day Hosting: Infrequent and casual; occasional gatherings of up to 8 guests KEY CULINARY REQUIREMENTS Primary Cuisine: South Indian cooking — must be proficient, this is the core requirement Predominantly vegetarian; occasional non-vegetarian dishes (chicken and fish) Additional Cuisines (advantageous): Japanese, Italian, and/or Chinese cuis CANDIDATE PROFILE Essential: Asian British passport holder only!! Personal Attributes: Warm, friendly, Collaborative — comfortable working alongside other household staff including personal assistants, a secretary (occasional), housekeeper, butler, and driver DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Daily cooking and meal preparation tailored to family preferences and schedules Grocery shopping and sourcing of required ingredients Proactive stock management — maintaining minimum stock levels while avoiding waste; especially important given frequent principal travel and dynamic scheduling Cleaning and tidying of kitchen and all cooking equipment after use Flexibility to cater to individual schedules and dietary needs within the household HOUSEHOLD STANDARDS & ETIQUETTE Shoes are not permitted inside the household Dress code is smart-casual (jeans acceptable provided they are neat and appropriate) The working environment is relaxed but respectful TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Primary work locations: London and Southampton Occasional travel to Europe and the United States when the position is required outside London All travel, accommodation, and related expenses are fully covered for assignments outside London CONTRACT & COMPENSATION Contract Length:6 months (if trial is successful and candidate is a match) Salary Band: Sous Chef / Cook level: £33,000 – £35,000 per annum Chef level: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum Salary offered will reflect experience and culinary level

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