Restaurant Manager

Restaurant ManagerCentral London | £50,000 to £55,000 + benefitsWe are working with an exciting new restaurant opening in Central London to appoint a Restaurant Manager.This is a new opening built around great food, strong service and genuine neighbourhood hospitality. The concept will offer a relaxed but high-quality dining experience, with a strong focus on service, food and creating a restaurant guests genuinely want to return to.The restaurant will accommodate around 90 to 100 guests across the main restaurant, private dining and bar areas.The RoleAs Restaurant Manager, you will be a visible presence on the floor and play a key role in shaping the opening team and culture.You will:• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations• Take ownership of service and floor standards• Lead, coach and develop the FOH team• Build a strong service culture around genuine hospitality• Contribute to rotas, labour and day-to-day administration• Support guest experience and handle issues confidently• Work closely with the reservations team• Maintain compliance, training and Health & Safety standards• Oversee opening and closing procedures• Support events and private diningAbout YouWe are looking for a current Restaurant Manager who enjoys being on the floor and leading from the front.You will be someone who:• Loves training and coaching people• Leads with empathy and clear communication• Has strong food and beverage knowledge• Cares about the guest experience• Enjoys a busy, high-volume restaurant environment• Has experience with rotas, suppliers and day-to-day restaurant administration• Understands what good service looks like without making it overly formal• Wants to develop their own career alongside a growing restaurantPackage£50,000 to £55,000 approx package• 45 hours per week• 5 days per week• 1 double and 4 single shifts• 31 days holiday• Healthcare• 50% food discount• Supplier trips• Future development programmes• Clear career progressionThe OpportunityThis is an opportunity to join a brand-new restaurant from the beginning and have genuine influence over the team, culture and service.The business is looking for a Restaurant Manager who wants to build something, develop their team and create a restaurant centred around great hospitality.We are particularly interested in people who are available now, although candidates with a 3 to 4 week notice period will also be considered.Apply now for a confidential conversation.