170 General Manager jobs in London

Cobalt is pleased to be partnering on a brand-new General Manager mandate, overseeing high-grade commercial and mixed-use assets in Central London.

This appointment offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of a cluster of newly developed and newly refurbished properties, each offering distinct character, modern design, and best-in-class occupier experience.

With developments due to complete imminently, the incoming General Manager will play a key role in mobilising and managing these flagship sites from day one.

Reporting directly to the Head of Facilities, you will be responsible for delivering outstanding operational and customer service standards across the properties. This will include everything from day-to-day building management to long-term service charge planning, health & safety compliance, sustainability, and occupier engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the mobilisation process for newly completed developments, ensuring all systems, suppliers, and protocols are fully operational from PC
• Acting as primary liaison for occupiers, contractors, and key stakeholders
• Managing full service charge budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
• Overseeing hard and soft FM delivery, supplier performance, and statutory compliance
• Delivering best-in-class health & safety, emergency planning, and building risk management
• Driving sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives across the portfolio
• Managing projects, minor works, and longer-term capital expenditure plans
• Maintaining up-to-date operational documentation, compliance records, and management reporting
• Creating a strong occupier community and experience-led service culture across all sites

As the successful applicant you will be confident in a client-facing environment and be able to demonstrate a track record of developing relationships with a variety of key stakeholders at every level of seniority. You’ll have previous experience managing premium commercial or mixed-use buildings and will be equally adept at technical operations, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.

A background in building mobilisation or newly developed assets would be highly advantageous, along with experience in both single-let and multi-let operational models. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to take full ownership of complex, multi-asset operations from launch through to full occupation.

You’ll bring strong financial acumen, service charge experience, and a proactive approach to compliance, health & safety, and sustainability. An IOSH is essential.

If you are interested please apply online with your CV today as this role may appoint before the closing date of this advert

General Manager – Multifaceted Restaurant & Bar Venue

London

£60,000 - £0,000 plus bonus

The Venue

A high-energy, two-floor destination combining restaurants, bars, and live events under one roof. One of London’s busiest and most dynamic operations, it’s a place that delivers serious volume without compromising on quality or atmosphere.

The Role

This is a big role – and not your standard GM position. You’ll be running a multi-concept venue generating over £200k a ek , leading a team of 100+ , and overseeing everything from dining and bar service to late-night events. You’ll need sharp commercial instincts, genuine leadership presence, and the ability to bring structure, creativity, and energy to a fast-paced environment.

You’ll:

• Lead and motivate a large, diverse team across restaurant, bar, and floor operations
• Partner with Marketing, Events, and Security to ensure seamless guest experiences
• Oversee private hire and third-party events, managing partnerships and logistics
• Maintain top-tier compliance and audit standards across all departments
• Drive guest engagement and evening trade, keeping the venue at the forefront of London’s social scene

About You

• Experienced General Manager with a track record in high-volume, multi-outlet venues
• A deep understanding of the bar and driving revenue
• Deep understanding of restaurant operations, service flow, and guest experience
• Strong communicator with excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Hands-on operator who leads from the floor
• Commercially minded, confident managing budgets, and comfortable reporting at director level
• Passionate about hospitality, people, and creating memorable moments

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• Retail Grocery Distribution - Food & Drinks
• Fast paced, highly pressurised food & drinks distribution centre based in Dagenham.
• Looking for an experienced General Manager to drive perforamance and productivity with a strong focus on building a culture of continuous improvement.

EA First have exclusively partnered with a leading Grocery Retailer in their search for a General Manager within flagship operation in Dagenham.

Fantastic opportunity to join a business that is looking for a proven site leader to take ownership of the logistics operations.

• Reporting to the Senior Logistics Director, you'll use your skills and experience as a General Manager to support the wider business to lead the operational team to ensure 'best in class' operational performance whilst supporting with the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing leadership, motivation and career development to the site management team, ensuring that they achieve excellence on a day-to-day basis.
• Proactive in driving a continuous improvement culture; seeking out and driving improvement initiatives to ensure growth is managed successfully whilst maintaining challenging targets.
• Developing productive and effective relationships with key customer stakeholders to ensure we are able to deliver the customer's growth and longer term plans.
• Identify new opportunities to pursue within scope of existing site operations through process optimisation, layout redesigns and systems implementations
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in order to improve both colleague and customer satisfaction
• Responsible for achieving the overall resource plan that meets both the current and future business needs of the company.
• Work with site leadership teams to develop schemes for improvements within each department - maintaining optimum use of resource at all times.
• Proactive in seeking out initiatives that ensure the contract supports the customer's business plan and supply chain strategy as well as the contract logistics strategy.

• A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background.
• A minimum of 5+ years 3PL Contract Logistics experience at General Manager or Site Manager level.
• Previous contract logistics experience within Food, Drinks, Wholesale or FMCG is essential.
• Experience on managing budgets up to £10m pa.
• You will be confident and able to build rapport, develop relationships with customers both internal and external.
• You will be able to recognise opportunities and synergies to enhance the relationship with the customer and be able to maintain and develop business growth opportunities.
• You must have the energy, determination and commitment to operate in an environment where regular customer contact and scrutiny is the norm and the highest level of customer service is non-negotiable.
• Have managed in excess of 150+ employees indirectly.
• You should be able to demonstrate skills in the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives using lean processes.
• IOSH and NEBOSH qualifications.
• Experience of Six Sigma / Prince2 methodologies would be advantageous.
• Live within a commutable distance to Dagenham.

£0,000 - 0,000 + benefits.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

General Manager – New Opening, French Brasserie – Chelsea, London

A leading French hospitality group is bringing its first London outpost to Chelsea in 2026, a high-end, quirky brasserie with serious personality and big plans for the capital.

About the role

You’ll be the driving force behind a 160+ cover restaurant with a projected £6m+ turnover, leading a 60-strong team split evenly between kitchen and front of house. You’ll report directly to the Founder and COO and act as the boss of the restaurant, steering every aspect of performance, culture and guest experience.

Your responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of 60 (30 FOH / 30 Kitchen)
• Drive customer experience and brand reputation
• Oversee turnover, EBITDA and operational results
• Maintain outstanding hygiene and compliance standards
• Monitor and improve Google reviews and guest satisfaction
• Build and sustain a world-class team culture and QWL (Quality of Work Life)

Who we’re looking for

• A GM with their finger firmly on the pulse of the London dining scene
• Deep understanding of current food, drink and service trends
• A natural people person who lives for creating unforgettable guest experiences
• Strong London network and local insight
• Proven ability to build, train and retain a top-tier team

The brand

Already a major name across France, this group is known for its energy, design and distinctive take on modern French dining. Chelsea will mark its first UK opening, with plans to launch multiple sites across London, including a second location scheduled for later in 2026.

Timeline

• Start: Early 2026
• Opening: Mid-2026

Craft, Creativity and Community – we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a General Manager to work with us at a prestigious visitor attraction site based in central London.

Location: EC3N 4AB

Rate of pay: £60,000 per annum

Working pattern: 5 over 7 shift pattern, no evenings

Shift patterns: 8am-4.30pm or 9am-6pm

*If successful, you will be required to undergo a DBS check*

Key responsibilities

• Managing a team of 15-50 people
• Holding regular feedback sessions with customers and clients to ensure we are exceeding their food service expectations
• Lead, develop and manage the team staff members
• Managing several cafe/retail outlets

Our ideal candidate :

• We are ideally looking for a candidate with proven multi-site experience within contract catering, restaurants or retail sector
• Experience managing large commercials turnovers between £5-7 million per year
• Ability and experience to manage a large seasonal venue

What's in it for you?

Working with Company 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
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• 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
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

General Manager – Premium Dining

Central London

Up to £110,000 + bonus

A rare opportunity to take the lead in one of London’s most exciting premium dining destinations. This is a high-volume, high-energy operation with a strong reputation for delivering best-in-class experiences. The site is multifaceted – combining elevated dining with private events and PDRs – and requires a General Manager with both operational excellence and a luxury hospitality mindset.

The Role:

• Oversee a flagship site turning over circa £10m with a team of 100+

• Champion service standards that reflect the very best of London’s premium dining scene

• Lead from the front – visible on the floor, hosting guests, and setting the tone for excellence

• Drive operational performance across service, events, and private dining

• Communicate effectively with founders and senior stakeholders while developing and coaching your team to the highest standards

The Person:

• Proven experience managing a premium, high-volume restaurant operation

• Understands luxury hospitality and the detail required to deliver it consistently

• Strong background in guest experience, hosting, and event management

• Commercially astute with experience managing large teams and complex operations

• Confident operating in a founder-led environment, with the gravitas to inspire both teams and guests

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to

Job Title: General Manager – Care Home – London

Salary: DoE + Bonus

Location: London

Our client is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and driven General Manager to oversee a care home in London. This role is focused on delivering an exceptional experience for residents and their guests, with a strong emphasis on hospitality, service, and operational excellence .

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing care homes or similar environments and understand the importance of going above and beyond for residents. You will provide clear leadership to the Heads of Department, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the home while maintaining the highest standards of care and service.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Company pension

About the Position

• Oversee the daily operations of the home and all hospitality services
• Lead, support, and develop a high-performing team
• Ensure excellent service standards for residents and guests
• Manage budgets, P&L, and financial performance effectively
• Take full responsibility for operations, leading by example

The Successful Candidate

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a General Manager in a care home or similar environment
• Ideal candidate will have experience managing in the hospitality sector
• Strong financial acumen with experience in P&L and budget management
• A proactive leader with a hands-on approach and “can-do” attitude
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive under pressure
• Committed to delivering the highest quality of service and care

If you are keen to discuss this role further, please apply today or send your CV to

General Manager – £50,000+ Bonus

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead operations at a brand-new, high-end karaoke bar in Central London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong operational leader to run a vibrant late-night venue, ensuring exceptional service and a seamless guest experience from start to finish. Late-night hospitality experience is essential, as is the ability to manage a busy, high-energy environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of daily operations, ensuring the venue runs efficiently and meets high service standards.

• Lead, coach, and develop the team, fostering a positive and professional culture.

• Manage budgets, costs, and profitability, including monitoring sales and operational performance.

• Ensure compliance with health & safety, licensing, and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with the leadership team to deliver a memorable, luxury guest experience.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, customer experience, and team performance.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience managing late-night, high-volume hospitality venues.

• Strong operational and financial management skills.

• Exceptional leadership abilities, with experience training and motivating teams.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including late nights and weekends.

• A hands-on approach, comfortable stepping in to support all areas of the business.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Kate B OR call

General Manager – Premium Restaurant Group

Central London

£90,000 – £100,000 + bonus

The Concept:

An entrepreneurial restaurant group with ambitious growth plans is seeking a General Manager to lead one of its flagships, high-volume sites. This is premium dining at scale – vibrant, dynamic, and built on delivering memorable guest experiences.

The Role:

As General Manager, you’ll oversee a fast-paced, multi-faceted operation capable of serving up to 1,000 covers a day at peak trade. You’ll lead from the front, inspiring your team, setting impeccable standards, and ensuring every service runs smoothly. This is a hands-on position within a founder-led business where adaptability, energy, and commercial acumen are key.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a large team to deliver consistently excellent service

• Set the tone on the floor – visible, energetic, and engaged with guests and team alike

• Drive financial performance through smart cost control and labour management

• Oversee reservations and systems to maximise efficiency and guest satisfaction

• Foster a culture of training, development, and progression across the business

• Contribute to new openings and wider business growth initiatives

About You:

• Proven track record leading high-volume, premium restaurant operations

• Strong background in both restaurant and bar management

• Financially astute with experience managing multi-million-pound turnovers

• A natural leader who thrives in high-energy environments and inspires those around you

• Confident communicator with excellent food and wine knowledge

• Hands-on, solutions-focused, and meticulous in your approach to detail

• Experience of new openings is highly desirable

Apply today or send your CV to Kate at COREcruitment dot com