General Manager - Premium Restaurant Opening
Location: Sydney
Salary: AUD $120,000–$130,000 base + bonus
Start date: May 2026 (ahead of a 1 June opening)

A premium hospitality group is opening a high-end restaurant on the top floor of a landmark luxury department store in the heart of Sydney, overlooking Hyde Park. The business is owned by a British operator with a well-established portfolio across Australia and a very clear vision around standards, polish and service.

The restaurant will be classic, elegant and formal in style – inspired by iconic London dining rooms known for impeccable service, sharp presentation and disciplined operations. This is not casual hospitality. It is about precision, consistency and running a tight ship.

They are seeking a General Manager, or a strong Assistant General Manager ready to step into their first GM role.

The role:
• Full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a high-end, high-profile restaurant
• Setting and maintaining exceptional standards of service, grooming and presentation
• Leading from the floor with authority, confidence and polish
• Recruiting, training and managing a highly professional front-of-house team
• Ensuring consistency, structure and accountability across all shifts

The person:
• London GM background is essential in a premium restaurant group
• Experience in premium, formal or classic hospitality environments
• A strong understanding of service standards, presentation and discipline
• Comfortable enforcing rules and expectations without compromising culture
• Highly polished, well-presented and detail-focused
• Confident managing experienced teams and demanding service levels
• Open to Assistant General Managers who are genuinely ready to step up
• Able to relocate to Sydney and meet the Sponsorship criteria

Relocation:
• Visa sponsorship available
• Short-term accommodation support on arrival

Sounds like you – kate@corecruitment.com