General Manager

General Manager – The Trading House

Location: City of London, EC2V 7NQ

Salary: Up to £52,000 + tronc + benefits

About the Role

The Trading House is looking for an experienced General Manager to lead our vibrant hospitality team in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a successful site, with a competitive salary of up to £52,000 (DOE) plus tronc, bonuses, and industry-leading benefits.

As General Manager, you’ll be the driving force of the restaurant and bar, leading from the front, inspiring your people, and ensuring every guest experience is unforgettable.

The Trading House is open to the public Monday to Friday (being the GM's core shift pattern) with private hire available on the weekends.

What You’ll Do

As our General Manager in hospitality, you will:

• Take full ownership of your P&L, delivering strong financial perfor
• mance.Lead from the front, spending time on the restaurant floor with guests and your
• team.Develop, coach, and inspire your management team and future le
• aders.Manage HR, appraisals, and performance reviews to support progre
• ssion.Build a pipeline of talent, ready for growth across The Trading
• House.Ensure service standards and operational excellence are consistently achieved.

Why Join The Trading House?

We’re more than just a restaurant — we’re a team that values individuality, growth, and creativity.

Here’s what you’ll get as a General Manager in hospitality with us:

• GM Bonus Scheme rewarding performance.
• 50% discount for you and up to 5 guests across all our restaurants.
• Free meals on shift – pick from our classics, no “staff meals” here.
• Your birthday (and the day after!) off to celebrate.
• Education subsidies to support personal growth.
• Access to TRONC pot via TiPJAR.
• Wagestream to manage earnings and access up to 50% of pay early.
• Hospitality Action support with free counselling & financial advice

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About You

We’re looking for a General Manager who:

• Has proven experience in hospitality or restaurant management.
• Is confident managing budgets and delivering strong financial results.
• Leads from the front and thrives on people development.
• Loves creating memorable guest experiences.
• Is ambitious, with the drive to grow within our group.

Apply Now If you’re an experienced Restaurant General Manager in London looking for a rewarding role with up to £52,000 + tronc, bonuses, and excellent career progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Join The Trading House today — where individuality is celebrated, careers thrive, and you are your only limit. You'll love it here!