Head of Restaurants - New Opening
Head of Restaurants - Guinness Open Gate Brewery, London
Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per annum Shift pattern: 40 hours per week, 5 over 7 Opening December 2025 Guinness Open Gate Brewery London - a groundbreaking, four-floor destination in the heart of the capital, opening December 2025. At the heart of this iconic space will be two unique restaurant concepts , designed to deliver world-class food experiences that celebrate innovation, storytelling, and the spirit of Guinness. We’re looking for a Head of Restaurants to lead from the front, drive excellence, and build a truly iconic hospitality team. About the Role As the Head of Restaurants , you will oversee the full operation of two distinct restaurant concepts, managing a dynamic team of over 80 passionate hospitality professionals across four floors of service. You will be responsible for:- Strategic leadership of both restaurants, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, operational efficiency, and a culture of excellence.
- Building, coaching, and inspiring high-performing teams, fostering a guest-first mentality at every level.
- Partnering closely with kitchen, drinks, and brewery teams to deliver memorable, on-brand dining experiences.
- Driving commercial performance, cost control, service standards, and brand alignment.
- Shaping and executing the pre-opening strategy, including recruitment, training, systems setup, and launch.
- Proven leadership in high-end or high-volume restaurants, ideally with multi-site or multi-concept experience.
- A guest-obsessed mindset and deep understanding of what makes an unforgettable hospitality experience.
- Experience leading large teams (60+), with a passion for mentoring, training, and inspiring others.
- A collaborative and strategic approach, with experience working cross-functionally on ambitious projects.
- The agility and resilience to thrive in a high-energy, evolving environment - especially during pre-opening and launch phases
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance
- Private medical eligibility
- Eye care
- A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Family friendly support
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Volunteering days
- Professional subscriptions
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers
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