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 opportunitiesLife assurance schemePension schemeHoliday allowancePrivate medical eligibilityEye careA great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary financeFamily friendly support

Regular social events and communication with our leadersA holiday purchase schemeVolunteering daysProfessional subscriptionsRecognition schemes and people awardsLong service awardsAccess to some great high street discount vouchers

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