Head of Restaurants - New Opening - Compass Group UK : Job Details

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 opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support

• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers