Restaurant General Manager

A high-volume, all-day restaurant operation in Oxford is looking for a Senior Restaurant Manager to lead from the front. This is a fast-paced, premium environment with multiple revenue streams including restaurant dining, private events and terrace service. The role suits someone hands-on, commercially sharp and confident managing large teams while maintaining high standards across service and guest experience.

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

The role:

• Lead daily operations across a busy, multi-faceted restaurant environment
• Be highly visible on the floor - driving standards, service and energy across every shift
• Build, coach and develop a strong management and front of house team
• Take full ownership of guest experience, resolving feedback and driving repeat business
• Manage rotas, staffing levels and recruitment to meet business demand
• Oversee reservations strategy to maximise covers without compromising quality
• Control stock, wastage and costs across bar and restaurant operations
• Work closely with the kitchen team to align on service, standards and performance
• Run structured team briefings and regular performance reviews
• Monitor financial performance and drive profitability across all areas
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety and operational procedures

The person:

• Proven experience as a Restaurant General Manager or similar in a high-volume setting
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• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and hold teams accountable
• Commercially aware with solid understanding of cost control and revenue optimisation
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills
• Passionate about hospitality, food and guest experience
• Detail-focused with high personal standards
• Comfortable managing large teams and multiple service styles
• Resilient, hands-on and adaptable in a fast-paced environment