Restaurant Manager

Overview

Gunpowder is seeking an experienced and passionate Restaurant Manager to lead our Soho restaurant.

Gunpowder is a contemporary Indian restaurant group, known for bold flavours, warm hospitality and vibrant, high-energy service. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives on the floor, builds strong teams, and takes real ownership of the guest experience and day-to-day operations of a busy London restaurant.

📍 Soho, London | Full-time | On-site

As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the restaurant, including:

• Leading and developing the team through clear, supportive and consistent management
• Delivering an exceptional guest experience, every service
• Overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring high standards across service, food and cleanliness
• Hiring, training and developing team members to build a motivated, high-performing team
• Working closely with the kitchen team to deliver seamless service
• Managing staffing levels and labour in line with business needs
• Maintaining compliance with company standards, policies and procedures
• Supporting financial and operational goals through strong organisation and commercial awareness

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager
• A genuine passion for hospitality and guest experience
• Excellent communication and people-management skills
• Strong knowledge of food & beverage operations in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to lead calmly and confidently under pressure
• A hands-on, floor-led leadership style
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required

• A respected, food-led restaurant group with a strong identity
• A founder-led business with high standards and ambition
• Opportunity to shape and lead a flagship Soho site
• A supportive environment that values people, culture and craft

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