Duty Manager

Prezzo Italian; Banstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national Italian restaurant chain in Banstead is seeking a Duty Manager to oversee restaurant operations and lead the team during shifts. The role includes keyholder responsibilities, managing service in the absence of senior management, and ensuring a vibrant guest experience through effective team leadership. The ideal candidate should have previous hospitality experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a bustling environment. This position offers competitive pay, tips, and significant career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

50% staff discount

Birthday day off

Wellbeing support

Exclusive hospitality rewards

Qualifications

• Experience as a server, bartender, or supervisor in hospitality.
• Confidence to lead a team and manage busy shifts.
• Understanding of cashing up and health & safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the restaurant as keyholder.
• Lead service when management is absent.
• Ensure smooth shift handovers and communication.
• Motivate and guide the team during peak times.

Skills

Experience in hospitality team role

Strong communication skills

Leadership during service

Basic compliance understanding

Passion for food and hospitality

Job description

Duty Manager – Prezzo Italian

“Put Your Heart into It”

£12.61 per hour (£13.11 per hour when Manager on Shift) – plus tronc / tips, commission, & perks!

Are you ready to step up in hospitality and take on extra responsibility while still being part of the restaurant floor team? At Prezzo Italian, we’re looking for a Duty Manager to bridge the gap between our Waiting Staff and Management team.

This is more than a job – it’s your chance to develop leadership skills, learn the business, and lead shifts with confidence while delivering unforgettable guest experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Act as keyholder and take responsibility for opening and closing the restaurant.
• Lead service during shifts when the GM / Assistant Manager is not present.
• Deliver Hospitality Magic by setting the tone for service on the floor.
• Support smooth handover between shifts and maintain communication with managers.
• Assist with cashing up, compliance paperwork, and stock checks.
• Step into a leadership role during busy periods, motivating and guiding the team.
• Respond to guest feedback with professionalism and positivity.
• Champion HEART values and act as a role‑model to newer team members.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a hospitality team role (e.g. server, bartender, supervisor).
• Confidence to lead a team during busy service.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Basic understanding of compliance, cashing up, and health & safety.
• Flexible, reliable, and eager to grow into leadership.
• Passion for food and hospitality.

Why Join Prezzo Italian?

• Structured training and clear career pathways to Assistant Manager and beyond.
• Competitive pay, tronc / tips, commission and recognition for your achievements.
• Flexible shifts and a supportive workplace culture.
• Perks that matter: free meals on shift, 50% staff discount (25% friends & family), birthday day off, wellbeing support, and exclusive hospitality rewards.
• Be part of a team‑first business where teamwork makes the magic.

Ready to join a team that thrives on pride, pace, and purpose – and discover a place where your heart makes the magic? Apply now and discover where you truly belong.