Restaurant Manager

Cafe Kisa – Auchterarder
Full-Time | Permanent

Cafe Kisa is looking for an experienced, confident and enthusiastic Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team and take ownership of the day-to-day running of our busy restaurant.

We’re an independent, family-run restaurant in the heart of Auchterarder, serving everything from breakfast and brunch through to lunch, evening dining and Sunday roasts.

This is a key role within our business. We’re looking for someone who enjoys being on the floor, leading from the front and creating a restaurant that is well organised, welcoming and consistently delivers great food and service.

The Role

As Restaurant Manager, you’ll be responsible for the smooth day-to-day operation of Cafe Kisa, working closely with the owners and kitchen management team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and motivating the front-of-house team
• Taking overall responsibility for restaurant shifts and service
• Maintaining consistently high standards of customer service
• Training, coaching and developing team members
• Supporting supervisors and senior team members to develop their leadership skills
• Managing rotas and staffing levels in line with business requirements
• Monitoring labour costs and helping ensure the restaurant operates efficiently
• Managing bookings, table plans and customer flow
• Handling customer feedback and resolving issues professionally
• Ensuring opening, closing and cleaning standards are completed correctly
• Maintaining high standards across the restaurant, bar and customer areas
• Working closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth communication between front and back of house
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and ongoing team training
• Managing stock, ordering and wastage within relevant areas
• Ensuring company procedures and health & safety standards are followed
• Helping to drive sales and identify opportunities to grow the business
• Supporting events, seasonal menus and special occasions
• Building a positive, professional and enjoyable working environment

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in restaurant or hospitality management
• A confident and approachable leader
• Comfortable managing a busy service and making decisions
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Passionate about great hospitality and customer experience
• Able to set clear expectations and maintain high standards
• Confident training and developing a team
• Commercially aware and comfortable working with sales, staffing and costs
• Reliable, proactive and willing to take ownership
• A strong communicator who works well with both front and back of house

Previous restaurant management experience is preferred, although we would also consider an experienced Assistant Manager who is ready to take the next step.

What We Offer

• A key management position within an established independent restaurant
• A supportive, family-run working environment
• The opportunity to genuinely influence how the restaurant operates
• Scope to develop the team and make the role your own
• Staff benefits and discounts
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities to grow as the business develops

Working Hours

This is a full-time position and will include a mixture of daytime, evening and weekend shifts.

Flexibility is essential as the Restaurant Manager will be expected to be present during key trading periods and busy services.

About Cafe Kisa

Cafe Kisa is an independent restaurant in the heart of Auchterarder. We pride ourselves on creating a relaxed, welcoming environment with friendly service, quality food and a strong local following.

We’re looking for a Restaurant Manager who can become an important part of the business, build a strong team around them and help us continue to improve and grow.

If you’re an experienced hospitality manager — or a strong Assistant Manager ready for your next challenge — we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking

Work Location: In person