Restaurant General Manager

  • Job Reference: 00005907-1
  • Date Posted: 20 January 2025
  • Recruiter: Jason S Watson limited
  • Location: Glasgow
  • Salary: £42,000 to £45,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: + bonus + benefits
  • Sector: Hospitality & Tourism, Restaurant Management
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time
  • Contact: Helen Keating
  • Email: helen@jswrecruitment.com
  • Telephone: +44 (0) 1372 289565

Job Description

New Restaurant Opening 2025

Fantastic opportunity to join a premium restaurant brand set to open a brand-new location in Glasgow. Their aim is to deliver an exceptional dining experience, combining exquisite food with outstanding service. As part of an exciting phase of growth, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead and shape this new venture from the ground up. As General Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the restaurant’s operations, ensuring the highest standards of service, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will play a pivotal role in launching the brand in Glasgow, driving business success, and establishing the restaurant as a must-visit destination in the city. Your leadership will be key to cultivating a motivated, high-performing team, while ensuring strong financial performance and brand alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership: Lead, inspire, and manage a diverse team of staff, promoting a positive and collaborative work culture.
  • Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth service delivery, maintaining the highest standards of food and service quality, and driving efficiency.
  • Financial Management: Take ownership of P&L, achieving targets for profitability and cost control, while maintaining budget integrity.
  • Marketing & Brand Promotion: Develop and implement effective marketing strategies to increase brand visibility and attract a loyal customer base in Glasgow.
  • Customer Engagement: Ensure an exceptional dining experience for all guests, fostering strong customer relationships and driving repeat business.
  • Recruitment & Training: Hire, train, and develop staff, ensuring consistent performance and creating career development opportunities within the team.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a General Manager in a premium branded restaurant or high-end independent dining establishment.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and manage a team effectively.
  • Demonstrable commercial acumen, with experience in managing budgets, forecasting, and driving profitability.
  • Strong background in marketing a restaurant brand in Glasgow, with a track record of successful local campaigns and customer engagement.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with both guests and staff.
  • A passion for delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining high operational standards.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salary of £45,000 per year, plus performance-based bonus structure.
  • Opportunity to lead and shape the success of a brand-new, high-profile restaurant opening.
  • Be part of a growing, independent premium restaurant brand with strong potential for career growth.
  • A dynamic, fast-paced work environment that values creativity, leadership, and innovation.

If you're an experienced General Manager with a passion for premium dining and have the leadership and marketing expertise to take this new Glasgow location to new heights, we would love to hear from you.

Interviews are available immediately.

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted. To stay updated on our latest roles, please visit our website at www.jswrecruitment.com or follow jswhospitality on ‘X’.