Restaurant Manager

Overview

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality? We are seeking an energetic and motivated Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, ensure outstanding guest experiences, and foster a vibrant restaurant environment in our class leading restaurant. In this role, you will be the driving force behind smooth service, high food quality standards, and a positive team atmosphere. Your leadership will inspire staff, uphold food safety protocols, and elevate our restaurant’s reputation for excellence. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and have a knack for team management and culinary excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Duties

• Lead and supervise restaurant staff to deliver top-tier service while maintaining high standards of food preparation, presentation, and safety.
• Oversee daily restaurant operations, including managing reservations, coordinating food production, and ensuring efficient service flow.
• Train, mentor, and motivate team members to enhance their skills in hospitality, food handling, and customer engagement.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and uphold cleanliness standards across the kitchen and dining areas.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff on food preparation processes, ensuring quality control and timely delivery of dishes.
• Manage inventory levels for food supplies, beverages, and kitchen equipment to minimize waste and control costs.
• Address customer concerns promptly to guarantee a positive dining experience that encourages repeat visits.
• Manage daily social media operations, regularly post, interact with followers, take good quality pictures of food and other operations to create a stock pile of photos.

Qualifications

• Proven supervising experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting with team management skills.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and food production processes within a commercial kitchen environment.
• Experience in hospitality roles particularly waitressing is essential.
• Experience supervising and motivating a team to achieve excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, including food handling procedures and culinary best practices.
• Previous bar experience is a plus; a passion for delivering excellent service is essential.

Join our small, friendly team as we continue to work towards excellence in shellfish and steak dining experiences.

Pay: £30,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wallingford OX10 0BU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Hospitality: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person