RESTAURANT MANAGER

Job summary

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a high-end restaurant, including leading the front-of-house team through busy services. Key duties include managing rotas, overseeing reservations, and ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, and food hygiene standards.

Job details

We’re looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join a well-established, high-end restaurant in Essex. This is a busy operation with a strong focus on food, wine and service, so we’re looking for someone who is confident on the floor, enjoys leading a team and knows what great hospitality looks like. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the restaurant, working closely with the senior management team and leading the FOH team through service. The Role Will Include Managing and developing the restaurant team Running busy services and maintaining high standards Managing rotas and staffing levels Overseeing reservations and maximising covers Training, coaching and supporting the team Looking after regular guests and handling feedback Supporting recruitment and performance management Keeping an eye on budgets and overall restaurant performance Making sure all operational, health & safety and food hygiene standards are followed We’re looking for someone who has previously worked in a high-end or fine-dining restaurant, ideally in a management position. You’ll need to be hands-on, confident with guests and comfortable leading a team in a busy environment. The Package Includes Competitive salary depending on experience Annual bonus Tips up to £5,000 per year Relocation package available 5-day working week Company discounts and benefits Birthday off Training and development Wine education and tastings, including WSET Level 2 A great opportunity for someone looking to join a quality-led restaurant and an established hospitality group with plenty of opportunity to develop.

What you’ll do

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a high-end restaurant, including leading the front-of-house team through busy services. Key duties include managing rotas, overseeing reservations, and ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, and food hygiene standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have previous experience in a high-end or fine-dining environment, ideally in a management capacity. A hands-on approach and confidence in leading teams and interacting with guests in a fast-paced setting are essential.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus • Tips up to £5,000 per year • Relocation Package • 5-Day Working Week • Company Discounts and Benefits • Birthday Off • Training and Development • Wine Education and Tastings • WSET Level 2 Certification

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Fine Dining Service · Preferred
• Guest Relations · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Restaurant Management
• Team Leadership
• Hospitality Management
• Staff Scheduling
• Reservation Management
• Staff Training
• Performance Management
• Budgeting
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Food Hygiene
• Guest Relations
• Fine Dining Service

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership