Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Belfast County Antrim
- Date: 22 hours ago
Description:
GENERAL MANAGER - PREMIUM RESTAURANT GROUP
Belfast | £50,000-£55,000 Gauranteed Package | 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 Belfast. 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 Belfast, we'd love to hear from you.
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