Director of Operations
Location: Central London
Salary: Up to £120,000 + equity

A premium restaurant with huge potential is entering its next chapter.

The site itself is exceptional - beautifully designed, strong food, private dining rooms, cocktail bars and a main restaurant space that should be one of the most talked about destinations in London.

The foundations are there, but the business needs the right operator to reposition the brand, sharpen the offer and put it firmly back on the map.

Working directly with the founder, this role will focus on revitalising the existing site before supporting future growth as the group looks to expand.

The role:

• Work directly with the founder to reposition and relaunch a high-potential flagship restaurant
• Lead the strategic and operational reset of the business - sharpening the brand, guest experience and commercial performance
• Coach and mentor the General Manager to strengthen leadership on site
• Work closely with the Head Chef to evolve the food and beverage offer and elevate the overall experience
• Identify opportunities to improve revenue, guest engagement and operational efficiency
• Be highly visible and hands-on within the business, setting standards and driving momentum
• Prepare the concept for future growth as the group looks to roll out additional sites

The person:

• Proven experience within a quality-led restaurant group
• Track record of successfully repositioning, modernising or relaunching restaurant concepts
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with full P&L ownership
• A natural leader who enjoys coaching, mentoring and developing teams
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to spot opportunities and execute ideas
• Collaborative and solutions-focused but confident making decisions
• Comfortable being hands-on in the business while thinking strategically about growth

Sound like you or someone you know? Kate@corecruitment.com