Restaurant General Manager

Bike Shed Moto Co.; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality venue in London is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead its flagship location. You will oversee a high-performing team, manage finances, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. This role offers competitive salary and bonuses. If you are passionate about hospitality and team development, apply now.

Benefits

Target related bonuses

Central London location with excellent transport links

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager or in a senior hospitality leadership role.
• Strong financial acumen and demonstrable P&L management skills.
• Exceptional people management and communication abilities.
• Track record of successful event or large booking coordination.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and unsociable hours as required.
• A passion for delivering outstanding customer service and team development.

Responsibilities

• Manage, inspire and develop restaurant staff for high service standards.
• Oversee P&L, budget forecasts, and control costs.
• Increase spend per head through upselling techniques.
• Reduce wastage and increase gross profit on food.
• Coordinate large-scale bookings and bespoke catering.
• Maintain daily operations for a busy restaurant.
• Uphold the brand's reputation for quality and hospitality.

Skills

Team Leadership

Financial Acumen

People Management

Event Coordination

Customer Service

Job description

Bike Shed Moto Co is a trusted, authentic global brand founded on community and experience with a London Restaurant venue that attracts up to 2,500 guests per week. The company also hosts a world‑class Moto Show in London which attracts 20,000 attendees annually, and its social media presence reaches up to 6 million people a month. The founders were each awarded the British Empire Medal, further enhancing the brand’s trust and influence.

Restaurant General Manager – Central London

Join a Leading Branded Venue at the Heart of the Capital

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead our flagship branded venue in busy Central London. Themed around motorcycle culture and attending around 2,500 guests each week, our vibrant restaurant and café is renowned for its great food, unique atmosphere and clientele who visit from all over the world. The business has additional revenue streams, including membership, retail and events, and a counterpart venue in Los Angeles, with a franchise business in development.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage, inspire and develop all restaurant staff, including chefs and front‑of‑house teams, ensuring high standards of service and kitchen excellence.
• Financial Oversight: Oversee P&L, budget forecasts, control costs and drive profitability, providing regular reports and business updates directly to the company owners.
• Sales: Increase spend per head with a drive to upsell every customer through waitstaff training, mentoring and incentives.
• Wastage & Gross Profit: Reduce wastage and increase GP on food in cooperation with the Head Chef.
• Collaboration: Work closely with fellow managers, particularly the events team, to coordinate large‑scale bookings and bespoke catering for corporate and private parties. The GM will also play an important role in our annual weekend event at Tobacco Dock every May, booking third‑party suppliers to create and run pop‑up bars.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain smooth day‑to‑day operations across a fast‑paced, six‑day week schedule, with flexibility required for unsociable hours, especially during busy weekends and holiday events such as Christmas, Hallowe’en and Bank Holidays.
• Customer Experience: Uphold the brand’s reputation for quality and hospitality, ensuring every guest receives a memorable visit.

Venue Details

• Central London location with excellent transport links
• Approx. 2,500 guests weekly
• Open six days a week (weekend peaks)
• Additional revenue from Retail and Events space hire

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a General Manager or in a senior hospitality leadership role
• Strong financial acumen and demonstrable P&L management skills
• Exceptional people management and communication abilities
• Track record of successful event or large booking coordination
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and unsociable hours as required
• A passion for delivering outstanding customer service and team development

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on a new challenge at the heart of London’s hospitality scene, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience to [e-mail] with the subject line “Restaurant General Manager Application”.

Salary & Benefits

£45k plus target related bonuses.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Restaurants