General Manager at Barge East

As General Manager, you'll take full responsibility for day to day operations across the restaurant and garden venues. Working closely with the Head Chef and Operations Director, you'll align front and back of house teams to deliver consistent, memorable experiences with a focus on quality, sustainability, and profitability.

• Lead and inspire teams across the restaurant and gardens, maintaining 2 AA Rosette level standards.
• Drive operational excellence and alignment with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Oversee daily service to ensure smooth, efficient, and profitable operations.
• Manage budgets, P&L, and labour targets, making data driven decisions to protect standards and maximise growth.
• Ensure full compliance with all HACCP, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Support and develop your team through clear communication, structured training, and hands on leadership.
• Champion sustainability, local sourcing, and community initiatives central to Barge East's ethos.
• Be a visible leader during service, setting the tone for excellence.

• Proven experience as a General Manager in a food led or AA Rosette standard venue.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and back of house management.
• Comfortable overseeing both high quality dining and high volume outdoor service.
• Commercially astute with strong financial acumen.
• Inspiring, adaptable leader with a passion for hospitality, food, and people.
• Organised, hands on, and thrives in a fast paced environment.

• Opportunity to lead an acclaimed, independent, multi award winning venue.
• Creative, supportive working environment with career growth potential.
• Staff meals, discounts, and regular team events.
• 2 AA Rosette neighbourhood restaurant & award winning outdoor garden venue - focus on kitchen operations and team leadership.

Barge East is one of London's most unique dining destinations - a 2 AA Rosette neighbourhood restaurant set aboard a historic Dutch barge, with beautiful riverside gardens offering relaxed, sustainable dining. Proudly independent and locally sourced, we've earned multiple awards and are consistently ranked among London's top rated restaurants on TripAdvisor.

We're now seeking an experienced General Manager with a strong understanding of kitchen operations to oversee both our fine dining restaurant and our casual outdoor spaces. You'll lead a passionate team, maintain high standards, and deliver both exceptional guest experiences and commercial success.