Restaurant General Manager

Restaurant General Manager

Restaurant General Manager. . . Freak Scene – London. A chef-led, punk-spirited, Japanese & Pan-Asian restaurant. . . The Role. . . We’re looking for a dynamic, people-first General Manager to lead Freak Scene, a bold, food-driven restaurant founded by Scott Halls worth (ex-Nobu Head Chef, founder of Kurobuta Restaurants).. . This is not a corporate hospitality role.. This is a natural hospitality role..

. Freak Scene is about energy, personality, flavour, music, and vibe. We want a GM who lives on the floor, leads from the front, loves food, and can inspire a young team to deliver unforgettable guest experiences — every service.. . This role is critical to our next phase of growth and has clear progression into a senior leadership position as the group expands..

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Lead the restaurant day-to-day with energy, warmth, and authority. Build, train, and inspire a young, hungry, service-driven team. Champion a food-led, chef-driven culture — quality always comes first. Deliver consistently brilliant guest experiences without corporate stiffness. Work closely with the Founder and kitchen leadership to evolve the offer. Own service standards, rota planning, payroll, stock control, and margins. Drive sales through vibe, hospitality, upselling, and smart service.

Be hands‑on during service — present, visible, and engaged. Create a positive, inclusive, high‑performance culture.

• Lead the restaurant day-to-day with energy, warmth, and authority.
• Build, train, and inspire a young, hungry, service-driven team.
• Champion a food‑led, chef‑driven culture — quality always comes first.
• Deliver consistently brilliant guest experiences without corporate stiffness.
• Work closely with the Founder and kitchen leadership to evolve the offer.
• Own service standards, rota planning, payroll, stock control, and margins.
• Drive sales through vibe, hospitality, upselling, and smart service.
• Be hands‑on during service — present, visible, and engaged.
• Create a positive, inclusive, high‑performance culture.

• Proven experience as a General Manager or strong Deputy GM in a quality restaurant.
• A genuine love of hospitality, food, and people.
• Strong understanding of Japanese and Pan‑Asian cuisine.
• Solid knowledge of sake, wine, cocktails, and bar operations.
• Commercially switched‑on without being corporate.
• Calm under pressure, positive by nature, and solution‑focused.
• Confident leading teams, setting standards, and holding people accountable.
• Someone who brings personality, warmth, and edge — not scripts and buzzwords.

This is:

• Punk‑rock attitude with serious food.
• Chef‑led thinking.
• Natural hospitality.
• A chance to grow with the brand.

This isn’t:

• Corporate hotel hospitality.
• Clipboard management.
• Ego‑driven leadership.
• A “sit in the office” GM role.

• Work directly with a highly respected chef‑founder.
• Be part of a growing, creative restaurant group.
• Real influence over culture, standards, and direction.
• Genuine progression into senior leadership as the business scales.
• A restaurant that values vibe, flavour, and warm hospitality.

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full‑time
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday
Salary: £48,000 – £52,000 yearly
Benefits: Quarterly bonus for hitting key KPI’s
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Freak Scene Balham:
About Freak Scene Group.