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Posted 05 August, 2026

General Manager

Organic Recruitment Ltd
City of London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

General Manager – New Michelin Ambition Restaurant (Reopening)

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£70,000 – £85,000 + Monthly Bonus + Tips | 5–6 Weeks Holiday | Sundays Off | Chelsea, London.

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A highly regarded London restaurant is preparing to relaunch with clear intent. The goal is a second Michelin star.

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You will lead the front-of-house and work closely with a Michelin-starred chef. The focus is sharp execution, consistency and a controlled service environment.

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This is not a volume role. It is about precision, standards and building a team that performs at a high level every day.

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What’s on offer

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• £70,000 – £85,000 salary

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• Monthly performance bonus

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• Additional monthly tips

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• 5 to 6 weeks paid holiday

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• Two full weeks off in December

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• Sundays off

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• Small, focused team

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• Direct involvement in a restaurant aiming for two Michelin stars

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Your role

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• Lead all front of house operations

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• Set and maintain service standards at Michelin level

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• Work closely with the Head Chef on guest experience

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• Manage reservations, flow and service delivery

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• Train, mentor and develop the front of house team

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• Control costs, staffing and daily performance

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• Build a strong culture built on discipline and consistency

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• Handle high-level guests and ensure repeat business

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What we need

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• Proven experience as a General Manager in a Michelin-starred or equivalent restaurant

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• Strong leadership with control during busy service

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• Sharp attention to detail across service and environment

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• Commercial awareness without compromising standards

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• Someone who drives performance and holds people accountable

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• Calm, direct and structured approach

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• Must live within commuting distance of Chelsea

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• Right to work in the UK required

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This suits a General Manager who wants to operate at the top end of the industry and be part of a team pushing for global recognition.