Coastal Restaurant Leader: Guest Experience & Team Growth

Catering; Southwold; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Coastal location in Southwold

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Catering in Southwold is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead a well-established coastal venue and drive exceptional guest experiences. The role is hands-on, with autonomy to shape service standards while inspiring a motivated team in a beautiful seaside setting.

You will be responsible for day-to-day operations, staff development, and maintaining top-quality service and presentation. If you are passionate about hospitality and lead by example, this is your next challenge.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a restaurant or hotel team.
• Passion for delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Able to coach and develop staff to perform at their best.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant team to deliver exceptional customer service every day.
• Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests and colleagues.
• Manage day-to-day restaurant operations and ensure smooth service.
• Coach, develop and motivate your team to achieve their best.
• Manage rotas, staffing levels and labour costs.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure seamless service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and compliance.
• Help drive sales while delivering an outstanding guest experience.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Customer service

Team leadership

Operations management

Job description

Catering in Southwold is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead a well-established coastal venue and drive exceptional guest experiences. The role is hands-on, with autonomy to shape service standards while inspiring a motivated team in a beautiful seaside setting.

You will be responsible for day-to-day operations, staff development, and maintaining top-quality service and presentation. If you are passionate about hospitality and lead by example, this is your next challenge.