Restaurant Manager – High-End Japanese Restaurant, Central London

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum including service charge
Location: Central London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Restaurant Manager to join a prestigious, high-end Japanese restaurant in the heart of Central London. This is a key leadership role, working closely with and reporting directly to the General Manager to deliver exceptional service, operational excellence, and a truly memorable dining experience.

As Restaurant Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day floor operations, leading and motivating a talented front-of-house team to uphold the highest standards of hospitality and efficiency. You will ensure seamless service delivery, manage staffing levels, drive revenue, and maintain the unique cultural and culinary ethos that defines the restaurant.

Responsibilities:

• Support and report directly to the General Manager, acting as their key operational partner.
• Lead, train, and inspire the front-of-house team to deliver an outstanding guest experience.
• Maintain high standards of service in line with the restaurant’s fine-dining philosophy.
• Manage daily operations, reservations, and service flow.
• Monitor budgets, costs, and revenue, contributing to financial targets.
• Work closely with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure smooth coordination and communication.
• Uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards at all times.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or Assistant General Manager in a luxury or fine-dining setting.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills with a hands-on, guest-focused approach.
• Excellent knowledge of Japanese cuisine, culture, or fine-dining service standards (preferred).
• Commercially astute with experience in P&L management and revenue optimisation.
• Calm, confident, and professional under pressure.
• Passionate about hospitality, guest experience, and operational excellence.