Director of Operations – Trendy Restaurant Group

Company: COREcruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Director of Operations – Trendy Restaurant Group

London

Up to £100,000 + performance bonus

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Restaurant Group Director to lead the strategic and operational performance of a growing multi-site restaurant group across London.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, profitability, brand standards, and team development across a portfolio of high-performing venues.

Reporting directly to the ownership/board, the Restaurant Group Director will oversee multiple sites and senior management teams, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional guest experiences while maximising commercial performance.

Responsibilities:

  • Leading and mentoring General Managers across the group
  • Driving revenue growth, cost control, and profitability across all locations
  • Developing and executing group-wide operational strategies
  • Maintaining brand standards, service quality, and operational consistency
  • Overseeing new site openings and expansion opportunities
  • Working closely with finance, marketing, and HR teams
  • Building a strong leadership culture across the business
  • Monitoring KPIs and implementing improvements where required
  • Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a senior multi-site leadership role within hospitality
  • Strong commercial acumen with a track record of improving profitability
  • Experience managing multiple premium or high-volume restaurant sites
  • Exceptional leadership and team development skills
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on operational approach
  • Experience supporting growth, new openings, or scaling hospitality businesses is highly desirable
  • Posted: March 14th, 2026