Restaurant Manager

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and ambitious Restaurant Manager to take full ownership of a flagship food and beverage operation in the Midlands. In this exciting leadership role, you will guide a talented team of approximately 35 colleagues, combining strong commercial awareness with a genuine passion for people to drive service excellence, commercial performance, and team engagement. You will have total autonomy to influence the direction of the business, implement fresh ideas, and contribute to the continued success of one of the region’s premier dining destinations.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & People Development: Lead, motivate, and inspire the team to consistently deliver exceptional service while fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Drive growth through regular coaching, mentoring, THRIVE reviews, and structured departmental training programmes.

• Guest Experience Excellence: Develop and implement innovative strategies that exceed guest expectations, anticipate needs, and ensure pristine standards of presentation, cleanliness, and ambience throughout the outlet.

• Commercial & Financial Performance: Take complete ownership of departmental revenue, profitability, and productivity targets. Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, expense management, and rigorous monthly stocktakes.

• Operational Excellence: Ensure seamless coordination between front and back-of-house teams, maintain strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures, and uphold the highest standards of Health & Safety compliance.

• Collaboration & Strategic Contribution: Partner closely with the General Manager, Operations Manager, Executive Chef, and senior management team to shape departmental strategy, champion best practices, and deliver seamless cross-departmental operations.

What We Are Looking For

• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on management experience in a high-volume bar, restaurant, hotel food and beverage outlet, or similar fast-paced hospitality environment.

• Proven success in building, leading, and developing high-performing, motivated teams.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen with proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, labour cost control, and stock management.

• A collaborative, hands-on leadership style with a desire to lead by example and continuously innovate.

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.

To apply for this premier restaurant leadership position, please submit your CV 

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