We’re looking for an exceptional General Manager to lead our team in Neal’s Yard – someone who pairs service excellence with a strong head for business. This is an opportunity to be at the helm of one of London’s most iconic restaurant duos – where open-fire cooking, warm hospitality and rich storytelling come together. Tucked away in Neal’s Yard, these two restaurants tell a story of fire, flavour and culture – inspired by the trade routes of the Barbary Coast. Each space has its own unique personality and pulse: The Barbary is bold and high energy – centred around a 24-seat horseshoe kitchen counter, with open-fire cooking and warm hospitality. The Barbary Next Door is an intimate 16-seat space with a tight, flavour-driven menu inspired by Andalusian courtyards, and a focussed wine and vermouth list to match. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to take on a dynamic and multi-faceted role. You’ll be:A confident and vibrant personality who thrives in the buzz of service. You can command a restaurant floor, having a proven track record as a General Manager or an exceptional Assistant General Manager in a high-volume, high-class restaurant environment.A dynamic and inspirational leader. You lead by example, fostering a respectful, collaborative and inclusive culture across the Kitchen and Front of House teams.Passionate about detailed hospitality and guest experience. You are dedicated to exceptionally high standards of service, maintaining and upholding relations with our cherished guests. The ideal candidate will inspire this commitment in others.Diligent and meticulous: You understand the intricacies of maintaining a high-end establishment, ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety, and licensing.Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of business financials, the evolving trends and competitive landscape of the London dining scene, and an entrepreneurial and proactive approach to profitability. Previous evidence of achieved targets and informed decision-making is highly desirable.Our benefitsUp to £2,000 Employee Referral Scheme available to all.Paid development courses – WSET, Watershed and more.Generous staff discount of up to 50% across all our Studio Paskin venues.Cost price wine and supplier discounts.Enhanced parental leave package.Emergency cash and weekly wage advances with PayCaptain.Partnership with Kelly's Cause and automatic enrolment onto Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme – access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice, and more.We believe that taking care of our team isn’t an extra perk – it’s our responsibility. At work, you will always have access to free staff meals, proper breaks, and Mental Health First Aid-trained managers to support you.About usWe are committed to creating spaces where everyone feels comfortable and valued for who they are. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.Our success at The Barbary Neal’s Yard and its sister venues at Studio Paskin – The Palomar, The Blue Posts, Evelyn’s Table*, The Mulwray and The Barbary Notting Hill – is underpinned by an open-minded, compassionate and enthusiastic belief in the power of heartfelt hospitality.We create places where we want to go, combining elegance, professionalism, and style, and earning us critical acclaim and multiple awards.We want you to be a part of it.
Job Title
General Manager