Restaurant General Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Birmingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Restaurant Management
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SKILLS

Restaurant Management Team Leadership Operations Guest Experience Financial Awareness Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Restaurant General Manager

Birmingham (The Mailbox)

Permanent

Hospitality & Leisure, Operations, Restaurant Management

£40,000 – £45,000 + Bonus

About the job

Job Title: General Manager
Location: Birmingham (The Mailbox)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + Bonus

About the Role

We’re recruiting for a General Manager to lead a high-end, modern dining restaurant in one of Birmingham’s most prestigious locations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional to take full ownership of restaurant operations, team performance, and guest experience. You’ll play a central role in maintaining exceptional standards while driving commercial success and enhancing the venue’s reputation.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with experience in premium or fine dining environments who is passionate about delivering outstanding service and building high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Restaurant Leadership & Operations

  • Lead day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring an exceptional guest experience at all times.
  • Maintain high standards across food quality, service, cleanliness, and overall presentation.
  • Oversee stock control, supplier relationships, and ordering processes.
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Manage and develop the full restaurant team, including supervisors, servers, bartenders, and chefs.
  • Recruit, train, and mentor staff, fostering a positive and professional culture.
  • Lead from the front on the restaurant floor, setting the standard for service excellence.

Performance & Commercial Management

  • Monitor business performance including sales, labour costs, and operational efficiency.
  • Work with senior stakeholders to drive revenue growth and profitability.
  • Manage guest feedback effectively, resolving issues and protecting brand reputation.

Candidate Profile

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a General Manager within a premium or fine dining environment.
  • Strong leadership and team management capability.
  • Excellent understanding of restaurant operations and high-end service standards.
  • Good financial awareness, including labour cost control and sales performance.
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for hospitality.

What Our Client Offers

  • Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000 plus performance-based bonus.
  • Opportunity to lead a well-established restaurant in a prime Birmingham location.
  • Autonomy to shape team culture and operational success.
  • A supportive and ambitious working environment.

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