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Location: Porthleven, Cornwall
Full-time | Competitive Salary | Leadership Role
Salary: Up to £41,500, made up of base salary and contractual bonus scheme, plus up £9,500 per year in tips (paid weekly, based on last years earnings), giving total potential earnings of £51,000 per year.
Are you a dynamic hospitality leader ready to take the reins at a vibrant, harbour side restaurant with bold ideas and an eye for detail?
Kota Kai is on the lookout for a General Manager to lead our front-of-house team and drive exceptional guest experiences in the heart of Porthleven. Owned by acclaimed chef Jude Kereama, Kota Kai is part of the Kota Collective a proudly independent hospitality group rooted in quality, creativity, and a love of great food and drink.
What the role looks like:
Youll be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of our 150+ cover restaurant, leading a dynamic team including our Bar Manager, Floor Supervisor, and Head Chef. From team development and operational detail to rotas and revenue, youll ensure service is seamless and standards remain high.
Youll also play a key role in planning and delivering private events and weddings, working closely with the wider team to ensure every detail is on point from the first enquiry to the last toast.
Youll bring:
Proven experience managing a high-volume hospitality venue (150+ covers)
A guest-first mindset and exceptional attention to detail
Confident, hands-on leadership with a collaborative approach
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to meet targets and drive revenue
A background in weddings and private events, with a calm, organised approach under pressure
A love of great food and drink, and the ability to inspire that in your team
Why Kota Kai? Were not your average restaurant. With bold menus, a laid-back yet refined atmosphere, and a harbourside location that draws guests from all over, were proud to do things differently. Were also growing and this is your chance to be part of shaping what comes next.
Apply with your CV and a short cover note telling us why youd be a great fit.
Potential short term accommodation to support with relocation.
Youll bring:
Proven experience managing a high-volume hospitality venue (150+ covers)
A guest-first mindset and exceptional attention to detail
Confident, hands-on leadership with a collaborative approach
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to meet targets and drive revenue
A background in weddings and private events, with a calm, organised approach under pressure
A love of great food and drink, and the ability to inspire that in your team
Why Kota Kai? Were not your average restaurant. With bold menus, a laid-back yet refined atmosphere, and a harbourside location that draws guests from all over, were proud to do things differently. Were also growing and this is your chance to be part of shaping what comes next.
Apply with your CV and a short cover note telling us why youd be a great fit.
Potential short term accommodation to support with relocation.
