Restaurant Manager

Job Title: Restaurant Manager
Location: The Oakdene, Reading, Reading Rd, Winnersh
Role: Full time
Salary: Up to £40,500 per annum

About CommonTable
Common Table Group is a privately owned UK hospitality business, bringing a local, independent, entrepreneurial vibe - shaped by the people who work there and the communities they serve. Our restaurants will be welcoming places where everyone can come together, feel at home and bring the good times. They will serve an all-day food and drinks menu, for hotel guests and residents, alongside our speciality barista Rodeo Coffee offering. We have exciting plans to invest in our venues, people and food and drinks offer and will share more details in due course.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Investment in learning and development
• Discount across the Common Table Group
• Discounted team meals

The Role

The Oakdene in Reading is set to open later this year, and we’re looking for an ambitious and passionate Restaurant Manager to help lead the opening and bring the restaurant to life.

As Restaurant Manager, you will be a key member of the leadership team, supporting the General Manager in delivering outstanding guest experiences, strong commercial performance and a great place to work.

You will lead from the front, coaching and developing the team, driving operational standards and ensuring the restaurant is ready to deliver exceptional hospitality every day. In the General Manager's absence, you will take full responsibility for the operation of the business.

Key Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the General Manager to deliver sales, profit, guest satisfaction and people performance targets.
• Leading, coaching and developing team members and shift leaders to create a high-performing and engaged team.
• Ensuring exceptional standards of food quality, service, cleanliness, safety and compliance are consistently maintained.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a restaurant, hospitality or retail management role.
• A passion for delivering great hospitality and developing others.
• Strong leadership, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to drive performance and results.
• A hands-on approach with the confidence to lead operationally

We are committed to being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity across our team.

Pay: Up to £40,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person