Restaurant General Manager - London - Lifestyle Mediterranean concept

RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER LIFESTYLE MEDITERRANEAN CONCEPT | LONDON
Location: London
Client: Confidential search led by COMPANIUM Hospitality

Concept
Set in the heart of Knightsbridge, this new restaurant is more than just a restaurant; it is a vibrant escape inspired by the Amalfi Coast. The venue celebrates la dolce vita in a modern, cosmopolitan way. It offers a sensory and social experience where design, cuisine, and ambiance come together for London's discerning clientele.

Role
We are looking for a charismatic and experienced General Manager to lead this restaurant. This is a pivotal role requiring a dynamic leader who thrives in a high-end, fast-paced lifestyle environment. The GM will embody the soul of the concept warm, stylish, and highly service-oriented; while ensuring operational excellence and creating a unique and welcoming team culture.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all post-opening operations including recruitment, training, and setup of systems and SOPs

• Set the tone for the guest experience, delivering outstanding hospitality aligned with a Mediterranean spirit and London standards

• Build, inspire, and manage a diverse front- and back-of-house team

• Establish a strong service culture and ensure consistency across lunch, dinner, events, and bar service

• Collaborate with the Group, based in Dubai, and the culinary team to ensure menu execution and brand coherence

• Oversee financial performance including budgets, cost control, and KPI tracking

• Develop a local guest base, increase visibility and support the marketing and events strategy

• Manage suppliers, compliance, and health & safety in line with UK regulations

Profile 

• Proven experience as General Manager in an international group, for a high-end lifestyle restaurant

• Strong leadership qualities: team builder, hands-on, performance-oriented

• Understanding of the Mediterranean "art de vivre", with cultural sensibility and hospitality savoir-faire

• Stylish, charismatic, and client-facing, with a natural sense of hospitality and service excellence

• Solid understanding of London's F&B scene, operational standards, and customer expectations, especially high end restaurants & F&B concepts

• Fluent in English; Italian or another European language is a plus