TITomás Ibarra

Restaurant General Manager

A full room, a happy kitchen and numbers that add up.

Book a free 20-minute callPrivate dinners booking from May
90
covers
−52%
staff turnover
4.8★
guest rating

How I can help

Opening support

Quote

Hiring, training and systems for a new restaurant.

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Service training

£850

Front of house, one day.

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Profitability review

£2,200

Menu, labour and supplier costs.

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About me

I run a 90-cover restaurant: front of house, bookings, wine list, staffing and the P&L.

I’ve cut staff turnover in half by fixing rotas and paying tips fairly.

Recent work

  • Mole negro

    My grandmother’s recipe, with chilhuacle negro chillies brought back each winter. Served with confit duck leg and blue-corn tortillas.

    Signature
  • Tetela de frijol

    Triangular stuffed masa, black beans, hoja santa, salsa macha and a little queso fresco.

    Signature
  • Aguachile verde

    Cornish scallops cured in lime and serrano, cucumber, red onion and toasted pumpkin seeds.

    Summer
  • Comal supper club

    A ten-course dinner on the first Friday of each month in a Hackney bakery. Sold out 26 months running.

    2023–

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Every guest feels like a regular when he’s on the floor.
OOwnerMaíz, Soho

Background

  • Restaurant General Manager · Maíz, Soho2021–Present
  • Assistant Manager · Brindisa Kitchen2017–2021

Credentials

  • Bib Gourmand, Maíz2021–2023
  • Best Supper Club, London Food Awards2024