Head of Restaurants - New Opening

Company of Cooks
London

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.
About You

You’re an ambitious and experienced hospitality leader who knows how to run premium, high-volume operations with finesse and warmth. You balance operational acumen with a genuine passion for people - both guests and your team.

You will bring:
  • 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

What's in it for you?

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
  • 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
Posted 2025-08-30

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