Restaurant Manager

Overview

Are you passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences and leading dynamic restaurant teams? We are seeking an energetic and motivated Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, ensure top-notch service, and foster a vibrant, welcoming environment for guests and staff alike. This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary knowledge, leadership skills, and hospitality expertise in a fast-paced setting. As a key leader, you will drive operational excellence, uphold food safety standards, and inspire your team to deliver memorable moments every day.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise restaurant staff, including servers, bartenders, cooks, and support personnel, to ensure smooth daily operations
• Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to maintain quality standards and consistency across all menu items
• Manage the bar area by supervising bartenders, ensuring proper bartending techniques, drink presentation, and responsible alcohol service
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards to promote a safe dining environment
• Coordinate with kitchen staff on food production, menu planning, and special event catering to optimize efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing guest inquiries, resolving complaints promptly, and creating a welcoming atmosphere
• Monitor inventory levels for food, beverages, and supplies; place orders as needed to maintain optimal stock levels
• Budgeting, monitoring daily profit-and-loss (P&L), managing labor costs against peak vs. slow dining hours, and using Point-of-Sale (POS) and inventory software.
• Strict adherence to food hygiene certificates, allergen management (gluten, dairy), fire safety around pizza ovens, and local licensing laws.

Requirements

• Proven supervising experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting with strong team management skills
• Extensive restaurant experience with knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and food safety protocols
• Familiarity with barista skills or bartending experience is a plus; ability to oversee bar operations effectively
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a focus on motivating staff and fostering teamwork
• Strong understanding of hospitality principles and excellent customer service skills
• Experience in food production, kitchen operations, or hotel settings is highly desirable
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Join us as a Restaurant Manager and be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering outstanding dining experiences. Your leadership will inspire excellence in every aspect of our restaurant operations while ensuring our guests leave satisfied and eager to return.

Pay: £30,000.00-£44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Store discount

Work Location: In person