Restaurant & Bar General Manager

Location: Bath
Salary: Up to £54,000 package

We are recruiting an exceptional Restaurant & Bar General Manager to lead the food & beverage operation of a well-known hotel and highly popular restaurant in the heart of Bath.

This is a high-profile role for a commercially driven, people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-led environment and takes real pride in delivering outstanding guest experiences.

As General Manager, you will have full ownership of the restaurant and bar operation, working closely with senior hotel leadership to drive performance, standards, and team engagement.

You’ll lead from the front, setting the tone on the floor while ensuring smooth, profitable operations behind the scenes.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L responsibility for the restaurant and bar
• Leading, developing, and inspiring a large front-of-house team
• Delivering consistently excellent guest experiences
• Driving revenue through smart commercial decision-making
• Maintaining high standards of service, food, and compliance
• Managing rotas, payroll, and cost controls
• Working collaboratively with kitchen leadership and hotel teams

Requirements

• You’ll be an experienced Restaurant / Bar GM or Senior Operations Manager, ideally from a hotel, premium casual, or quality-led restaurant background.
• You’ll bring:
• Proven experience managing high-volume restaurant and bar operations
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• A natural leadership style with a hands-on approach
• Passion for hospitality and guest experience
• Confidence managing and motivating large teams
• A calm, organised approach under pressure