Duty Manager

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

Job summary

A popular Italian restaurant chain in the UK is seeking a passionate Duty Manager to lead restaurant operations and enhance guest experiences. The role offers structured training to facilitate career advancement, competitive pay including tips and perks like free meals and discounts. Ideal candidates should have experience in hospitality and the confidence to lead a team effectively. Join a supportive team culture where your contributions are valued and celebrated.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

50% staff discount (25% friends & family)

Birthday day off

Wellbeing support

Exclusive hospitality rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospitality team role (e.g. server, bartender, supervisor).
• Confidence to lead a team during busy service.
• Strong communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

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.