General Manager - Premium Restaurant Group


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£50,000 to £55,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS1 2AJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Oct 2026

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Summary

GENERAL MANAGER - PREMIUM RESTAURANT GROUP

Leeds | £50,000-£55,000 Salary | OTE £65,000-£70,000

Premium Dining | Performance Bonuses | Career Progression

Are you an experienced General Manager looking for your next challenge with a respected premium restaurant group?

We're looking for a driven, commercially minded

General Manager to lead a high-performing restaurant in Leeds. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves being hands-on, building strong teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences, while having the freedom to make a real impact on the business.

The Package

£50,000-£55,000 basic salary

£65,000-£70,000 OTE, including performance-related bonuses

Performance and menu-cycle bonus opportunities

Guaranteed Christmas Day and Boxing Day off

Ongoing training and clear opportunities for progression

Annual salary reviews and opportunities to progress within a growing multi-site group

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Wagestream and access to hospitality and lifestyle discounts following probation

The Role

As General Manager, you'll take full ownership of the restaurant's day-to-day operation, leading from the front and ensuring the team consistently delivers an outstanding experience for every guest.

You'll be responsible for:

Leading, motivating and developing the management team and wider restaurant team.

Delivering exceptional service standards and maintaining a welcoming, premium guest experience.

Taking ownership of sales, labour costs, profitability and overall commercial performance.

Driving performance against KPIs and identifying opportunities to grow the business.

Building a positive, accountable culture where people feel supported and motivated to succeed.

Recruiting, training and retaining great people, with a focus on developing future talent.

Maintaining high standards across food, service, health and safety, and operational compliance.

Working closely with the wider business to deliver company initiatives and support long-term growth.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a General Manager, ideally within a premium, high-volume or branded restaurant environment.

A strong track record of leading teams and delivering commercial results.

Confident leadership skills, with the ability to develop managers and build a strong team culture.

A hands-on approach and a genuine passion for hospitality and guest experience.

Strong commercial awareness, including sales growth, labour management and cost control.

Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in running a successful operation.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an established premium restaurant group where great leadership is recognised and rewarded. With a

£50,000-£55,000 basic salary and potential earnings of £65,000-£70,000 OTE, alongside genuine development opportunities, it's an exciting next step for an ambitious General Manager ready to make their mark.

Interested? If you're an experienced restaurant leader looking for your next move in Leeds, we'd love to hear from you.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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