General Manager - Bar Restaurant
Location: Leeds
Salary: £45k - £55k + Bonus + Tronc
We're looking for an exceptional General Manager to lead a fantastic venue known for its relaxed dining experience and fantastic cocktails and drinks. If you thrive in high-volume environments and enjoy leading a large team this is a great opportunity.
You will be an experienced General Manager who combines commercial awareness, planning and organisation with a genuine passion for food, people development and delivering outstanding service and atmosphere.
The Role
As General Manager, you'll have full ownership of the business, leading every aspect of the operation while creating an environment where both your team and guests love to be.
You'll be responsible for:
- Leading your team from the front during busy service, setting the pace, energy, and standards.
- Recruiting, developing, and inspiring a high-performing management and front-of-house team.
- Driving a food-first culture across the restaurant, bar, private dining, and corporate events.
- Delivering exceptional guest experiences through consistently high standards of food, drinks, service and creating a fantastic customer atmosphere.
- Managing P&L performance, labour costs, stock control, and operating budgets to maximise profitability.
- Working closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to maintain quality, consistency, innovation, and efficient service.
- Creating a positive, engaging team culture that attracts, develops, and retains great people.
- Ensuring full compliance with health & safety, licensing, and company procedures.
About You
You'll be an experienced hospitality leader and General Manager with a proven track record of managing successful, high-volume operations.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience as a General Manager within a high-volume restaurant, premium bar, or food-led hospitality business.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, labour, and profitability.
- A hands-on leadership style and the ability to inspire teams by leading from the front.
- The ability to remain calm, organised, and decisive during busy services.
- Excellent communication and people management skills, with a passion for developing others.
- High energy, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering memorable guest experiences.
What's in It for You?
- Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus.
- The opportunity to lead a vibrant, high-energy venue with a strong brand identity.
- Autonomy to shape your team, culture, and guest experience.
- Genuine career progression within an ambitious and growing hospitality business.
- A fast-paced, rewarding environment where every day brings a new challenge and every service makes an impact.
If you're passionate about food, hospitality, and building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: only suitable applicants will be contacted
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount