Restaurant General Manager

Cé La Vi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury restaurant in Greater London is seeking a dynamic Senior Restaurant Manager to lead staff and ensure exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, recruit and develop a diverse team, and manage budgets while complying with health and safety regulations. This role requires 3–5 years of experience in high-end restaurant environments, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage financial performance effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in high-end or luxury restaurant environments.
• Proven track record of leading large teams and creating a strong service-driven culture.
• Exceptional communication, people management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of restaurant operations.
• Recruit, develop, motivate, and retain a diverse team.
• Manage budgets, cost controls, and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Commercial Acumen

Service Excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Job description

CÉ LA VI London is looking for a dynamic and driven Senior Restaurant Manager to lead our flagship dining destination, drive exceptional hospitality standards, and build a high-performing team in a fast-paced, premium environment.

• Lead and oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, ensuring a seamless and elevated guest experience at all times.
• Champion a strong hospitality‑led culture, setting the tone through visible leadership and hands‑on involvement.
• Recruit, develop, motivate, and retain a diverse team, fostering engagement, accountability, and high performance.
• Drive service excellence by ensuring consistent delivery of brand standards and effective service recovery when required.
• Oversee scheduling, workforce planning, and labour optimisation in line with business needs.
• Collaborate closely with Culinary, Bar, Marketing, and Support teams to ensure operational alignment and commercial success.
• Manage budgets, cost controls, and financial performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
• Ensure full compliance with UK health & safety, food safety, and employment regulations.
• Lead training initiatives and performance reviews, supporting continuous development and succession planning.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in high-end or luxury restaurant environments.
• Proven track record of leading large teams and creating a strong service‑driven culture.
• Exceptional communication, people management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, KPIs, and operational performance.
• Deep understanding of guest experience, service recovery, and premium hospitality standards.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.

If you’re passionate about hospitality and ready to take the next step in your career with CÉ LA VI London, we would love to hear from you!