Director of Operations

Operations Director – Independent Luxury Restaurants £150,000Location: Central London & Manchester Salary: £150,000 basic + bonus + excellent benefits Are you a hospitality Director ready to take the helm of an ambitious, high-end restaurant portfolio? I am seeking an Operations Director to drive the growth and excellence of our luxury, lifestyle restaurants across London and Manchester, with exciting expansion plans in 2026. About the Role: As Operations Director, you’ll oversee the successful execution of all new openings, transitions, and ongoing operations across the portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial business with luxury food and drink concepts designed to delight guests from all over.You’ll take full ownership of operational excellence, including:Leading Ops Managers, General Managers, and cross-functional teams across Marketing, HR, IT, Purchasing, and ProjectsEnsuring seamless communication across all areas of the businessManaging budgets and delivering outstanding operational and financial performanceUpholding the highest standards of 5-star service and luxury hospitalityAbout You: Looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial leader with:Proven Director-level experience, ideally managing several area managersBackground in high-end luxury or lifestyle restaurants, preferably full-service fine diningStrong London market knowledge and finger on the pulse of hospitality trendsFinancial acumen and entrepreneurial approach, comfortable working directly with ownersExperience in acquisitions, openings, and project management is a plusPassion for the hospitality industry and a drive to deliver exceptional experiencesMinimum 5 years in a senior operations leadership roleIf you thrive in a fast-paced, high-standard, luxury hospitality environment and want to shape the growth of an exciting independent brand, we want to hear from you.If you tick all these boxes, get in touch today and let’s talk. If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Stuart Hills or call 0207 790 2666