Senior Restaurant Manager London Operations

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Central London is seeking an experienced Senior Restaurant Manager to oversee operations and lead a high-performance team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in high-end restaurant settings, with strong leadership, financial acumen, and a passion for guest experiences. This role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £50,000 per annum along with comprehensive benefits including personal development and healthcare support.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Healthcare Support App

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy

Family friendly support

Regular social events

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes

Long service awards

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management within high-end or fast-paced restaurant environments.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
• In-depth understanding of restaurant operations and service standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a calm attitude.
• Financial management skills, including labour and P&L oversight.
• Passion for hospitality and team culture.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales at the relevant site.
• Manage the front-of-house team to deliver exceptional service.
• Oversee daily operations and service flow.
• Develop training and team development plans.
• Monitor labour costs and drive efficiency.
• Handle guest relations with a positive approach.
• Coordinate with kitchen and senior management.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling.
• Uphold health and safety standards.
• Foster a workplace culture of professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Problem-solving

Financial acumen

Job description

We are Company of Cooks, and we believe brilliant food and drink starts with brilliant people. For over 25 years, we’ve been part of some of the UK’s most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life.

Our values - Craft, Creativity and Community - guide everything we do. They shape how we work together, how we support our partners, and how we make each guest feel welcome. If you care about food, people and doing things properly, you’ll feel right at home here.

Wherever we are, we do more than serve. We bring places to life through foodtof service and creativity and we’re looking for experienced Senior Restaurant Managers to join our team in Central London.

Location: London

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week – 5 days of 7, flexibility is essential

Key responsibilities will include:

• Work with the GM to maximise sales at the relevant site
• Lead, inspire, and manage the front-of-house teamEVENT to deliver exceptional, warm, and professional service
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth service flow and adherence to brand and service standards
• Develop and implement training and development plans to nurture a high-performance team
• Monitor financial performance, including labour costs, budgets, and targets, to drive efficiency without compromising service
• Handle guest relations with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach, maintaining a positive and engaged atmosphere
• Coordinate closely with the kitchen and senior management team to ensure seamless collaboration
• Take charge of recruitment, onboarding, and staff scheduling to ensure optimal coverage and team morale
• Uphold health & safety and food hygiene standards at all times
• Contribute to building a workplace culture that values professionalism, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a management role within high-end or fast-paced restaurant environments
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a focus on mentorship and development
• In-depth understanding of restaurant operations, service standards, and cost control
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a calm, proactive attitude
• Strong financial acumen, including labour and P&L management
• Passionate about hospitality, team culture, and delivering outstanding guest experiences

What's in it for you?

Working withCompany of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion

Eye care

A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance

Family friendly support

Regular social events and communication with our leaders

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes and peopleawards

Long service awards

Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Job Reference: compass/TP/2711204/208508ец>