Restaurant General Manager

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Bike Shed Moto Co is a trusted, authentic global brand founded on community and experience with a London Restaurant venue which attracts up to 2,500 per week. The company also hosts a world‑class Moto Show in London which attracts 20,000 attendees annually. With an impressive social media presence, the brand reaches up to 6 million people a month. The company thrived during the pandemic, solidifying its place in motorcycle culture, and its founders were each awarded the British Empire Medal, further enhancing its trust and influence.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead our flagship branded venue in busy Central London. Themed around motorcycle culture and attracting around 2,500 guests each week, our vibrant restaurant and café is renowned for its great food, unique atmosphere and clientele, who visit from all over the world. The business has additional revenue streams, including membership, retail and events.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a hospitality professional to steer an energetic team and contribute directly to the continued success and growth of a dynamic business, which also has a counterpart venue in Los Angeles and is developing a franchise business.

• Team Leadership:
  Manage, inspire, and develop all restaurant staff, including chefs and front‑of‑house teams, ensuring high standards of service and kitchen excellence.
• Financial Oversight:
  Oversee P&L budget forecasts, control costs, and drive profitability, providing regular reports and business updates directly to the company owners.
• Sales:
  Increase spend per head with a drive to upsell every customer through waitstaff training, mentoring and incentives.
• Wastage & GP:
  Reduce wastage and increase GP on food in cooperation with Head Chef.
• Collaboration:
  Work closely with fellow managers, particularly the events team, to coordinate large‑scale bookings and bespoke catering for corporate and private parties. The GM will also play an important role in our annual weekend event at Tobacco Dock every May, where we book third‑party suppliers to create and run pop‑up bars, expanding our hospitality brand experience.
• Operational Excellence:
  Maintain smooth day‑to‑day operations across a fast‑paced, six‑day week schedule, with flexibility required for unsociable hours, especially during busy weekends and holiday events, including Christmas, Hallowe’en and some Bank Holidays.
• Customer Experience:
  Uphold our brand’s reputation for quality and hospitality, ensuring every guest receives a memorable visit.

• Central London location with excellent transport links
• Approx. 2,500 guests weekly
• Open six days a week (weekend peaks)
• Additional revenue from Retail and Events space hire

• Proven experience as a General Manager or in a senior hospitality leadership role
• Strong financial acumen and demonstrable P&L management skills
• Exceptional people management and communication abilities
• Track record of successful event or large booking coordination
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and unsociable hours as required
• A passion for delivering outstanding customer service and team development

If you are ready to take on a new challenge at the heart of London’s hospitality scene, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience to  with the subject line “Restaurant General Manager Application”.

£45k plus target‑related bonuses.