Duty Manager

Prezzo Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known Italian restaurant chain based in Bridgwater is looking for a Duty Manager to oversee restaurant operations during shifts. In this role, you will lead service, ensure smooth communication between the staff and management, and enhance guest experiences. Ideal candidates should have experience in hospitality, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for delivering quality service. This position offers competitive pay, tips, and various employee benefits including free meals and discounts.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible shifts

Free meals on shift

50% staff discount

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

Experience in hospitality team role

Confidence to lead a team

Strong communication skills

Basic understanding of compliance and health & safety

Flexibility and reliability

Passion for food and hospitality

Job description

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.
• 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.

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.
• Basic understanding of compliance, cashing up, and health & safety.
• Flexible, reliable, and eager to grow into leadership.
• Passion for food and hospitality.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.