Canary Wharf Restaurant Manager — Hands-On Leader

Restaurant Associates UK; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Subsidised meals

Pension scheme

Career development programmes

Healthcare benefits

Résumé du poste

Restaurant Associates UK in Canary Wharf is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead a corporate dining operation. The role requires hands‑on leadership, an unwavering focus on guest service, and strong operational control to run day‑to‑day service with the team on the floor.

You will work closely with culinary colleagues to manage food costs, drive service standards, and maintain excellent food safety practices in a high‑profile site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a restaurant or similar hospitality operation.
• Strong front‑of‑house background, ideally within corporate or contract catering.
• Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for high service standards.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy service.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of cost control.
• Confidence dealing with clients, guests and senior stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Taking full ownership of the day‑to‑day restaurant operation.
• Leading from the front, maintaining a visible presence on the floor during service.
• Ensuring consistently high standards of service, presentation, cleanliness and guest experience.
• Managing service flow to ensure an efficient and seamless operation.
• Leading, motivating and developing a small front‑of‑house team.
• Delivering effective team briefings and setting clear expectations.
• Ensuring food safety and allergen procedures are followed at all times.
• Working closely with the culinary team to manage food costs, waste and portion control.
• Monitoring commercial performance and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Building strong relationships with guests, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Taking ownership of issues and resolving them proactively.

Connaissances

Front-of-house leadership

Team leadership

Cost control

Guest service

Description du poste

Restaurant Associates UK in Canary Wharf is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead a corporate dining operation. The role requires hands‑on leadership, an unwavering focus on guest service, and strong operational control to run day‑to‑day service with the team on the floor.

You will work closely with culinary colleagues to manage food costs, drive service standards, and maintain excellent food safety practices in a high‑profile site.