General Manager – Front of House

Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.

At Rick Stein Restaurants, we’re passionate about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly, and delivering exceptional guest experiences every day. We’re now looking for an experienced and inspirational General Manager to lead our front-of-house operation and work in partnership with the Head Chef to drive standards, performance, and culture.

If you’re a strong people leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves developing teams, and takes pride in running a high-performing restaurant, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the overall front-of-house operation and setting the standard for service excellence
• Creating a welcoming, guest-focused culture across the restaurant
• Managing and developing your management and front-of-house teams
• Driving performance through training, coaching, and succession planning
• Working closely with the Head Chef to ensure seamless service and strong cross-department collaboration
• Owning guest satisfaction, handling feedback professionally, and driving continuous improvement
• Managing rotas, labour planning, and payroll in line with business needs
• Driving sales, upselling, and commercial performance
• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and retention across front-of-house roles
• Ensuring all company policies, procedures, and legal requirements are followed
• Maintaining brand standards, compliance, and presentation throughout the site

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a General Manager or Senior Restaurant Manager in a quality-led hospitality business
• A genuine passion for food, wine, and exceptional service
• Strong leadership and people-development skills
• Commercial acumen with experience managing labour, sales, and performance
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build great relationships
• Calm, organised, and confident under pressure
• A hands-on leader who leads from the front
• Commitment to building inclusive, high-performing teams

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary plus tips
• Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms, and Shops
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Clear progression opportunities within a respected hospitality group
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service – up to 5 additional days after 5 years
• Access to discounts on hundreds of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more

If you’re ready to take the lead in a people-focused, quality-driven restaurant and make a real impact, apply now and join Rick Stein Restaurants.

 At Rick Stein Barnes guests can enjoy some of Rick Stein’s most iconic dishes such as the Dover sole a la Meunière and salt and pepper prawns as well as a selection of new dishes including côte de boeuf steak paired with a béarnaise sauce and served with hand cut chips, inspired by his recent Long Weekends adventure to Bordeaux. 

General Manager – Front of House

Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.

At Rick Stein Restaurants, we’re passionate about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly, and delivering exceptional guest experiences every day. We’re now looking for an experienced and inspirational General Manager to lead our front-of-house operation and work in partnership with the Head Chef to drive standards, performance, and culture.

If you’re a strong people leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves developing teams, and takes pride in running a high-performing restaurant, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the overall front-of-house operation and setting the standard for service excellence
• Creating a welcoming, guest-focused culture across the restaurant
• Managing and developing your management and front-of-house teams
• Driving performance through training, coaching, and succession planning
• Working closely with the Head Chef to ensure seamless service and strong cross-department collaboration
• Owning guest satisfaction, handling feedback professionally, and driving continuous improvement
• Managing rotas, labour planning, and payroll in line with business needs
• Driving sales, upselling, and commercial performance
• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and retention across front-of-house roles
• Ensuring all company policies, procedures, and legal requirements are followed
• Maintaining brand standards, compliance, and presentation throughout the site

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a General Manager or Senior Restaurant Manager in a quality-led hospitality business
• A genuine passion for food, wine, and exceptional service
• Strong leadership and people-development skills
• Commercial acumen with experience managing labour, sales, and performance
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build great relationships
• Calm, organised, and confident under pressure
• A hands-on leader who leads from the front
• Commitment to building inclusive, high-performing teams

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary plus tips
• Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms, and Shops
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Clear progression opportunities within a respected hospitality group
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service – up to 5 additional days after 5 years
• Access to discounts on hundreds of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more

If you’re ready to take the lead in a people-focused, quality-driven restaurant and make a real impact, apply now and join Rick Stein Restaurants.

 At Rick Stein Barnes guests can enjoy some of Rick Stein’s most iconic dishes such as the Dover sole a la Meunière and salt and pepper prawns as well as a selection of new dishes including côte de boeuf steak paired with a béarnaise sauce and served with hand cut chips, inspired by his recent Long Weekends adventure to Bordeaux.