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2 AA Rosette quality neighbourhood restaurant & award-winning outdoor garden venue | Strong kitchen operations focus
Barge East is one of Londons most unique dining destinations - a2 AA Rosette quality neighbourhood restaurantset aboard a historic barge, with beautifulcasual outdoor garden spacesserving drinks and relaxed dining. Proudly independent and locally sourced, weve won multiple awards and remain one of Londons top-rated venues on TripAdvisor.
Were now looking for anexperienced General Managerwith strongkitchen operations knowledgeand the ability to overseeboth our restaurant and our casual garden spaces. Youll lead a passionate team, uphold high standards, and drive both guest satisfaction and commercial success.
About the Role
As General Manager, youll take full responsibility for venue operations managing the2 AA Rosette restaurantandcasual outdoor garden areaswith a focus onquality, efficiency, and profitabilitywith a particular focus on kitchen ops.
Youll work closely with the Head Chef and Operations Director to align the kitchen, front of house, and garden teams, ensuring a consistent and memorable experience for every guest.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire the team across our2 AA Rosette restaurantandcasual outdoor garden spaces.
- Work closely with theSenior Leadership Teamto maintain operational excellence, team alignment, and consistently high guest standards across all areas of the business.
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring both restaurant and garden services run smoothly, efficiently, and profitably.
- Manage budgets, P&L, and labour targets - you will be expected to make data-driven decisions that protect standards and drive growth.
- Maintain full compliance withHACCP, hygiene, and safety procedures, and ensure all brand and service standards are consistently met.
- Support, develop, and motivate your team through clear communication, structured training, and hands-on leadership.
- Champion sustainability, local sourcing, and the community ethos that definesBarge East.
- Be a leader during service, setting the tone for excellence.
About You
- Proven experience as aGeneral Managerin a food-led or AA Rosette-level venue.
- Strong understanding ofkitchen operations and back-of-house processes.
- Confident managing bothquality diningandbusy high-volume, outdoor hospitality spaces.
- Commercially astute with solidfinancial control and cost managementskills.
- Inspiring leader with a genuine passion for food, drink, and great guest experiences.
- Organised, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Why Join Barge East
- Competitive salary£52,000£60,000 + performance bonus
- Opportunity to lead a2 AA Rosette quality neighbourhood restaurantand award-winning garden venue.
- Voted#8 in the World & #1 in the UKby Tripadvisor's Best of the Best One of a Kind Restaurants
- Best Sunday Roast in Londonas voted by Design My Night
- Awarded 2 Circles in the coveted 360 Eat Guidewhich recognising exceptional sustainable gastronomy
- Harden's rated
- Join a creative, independent hospitality group with real career growth
- Staff meals, discounts, and regular team events
