Duty Manager

Côte Brasserie; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Meals on shift

Discount on meals for family

Access earnings early via Stream

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Côte Brasserie is in the middle of an exciting transformation, the kind of moment where bold ideas genuinely shape the future. Joining now means having real influence, moving fast, and helping to rebuild a much‑loved brand with fresh energy, sharper focus and big ambition.

We are seeking a Duty Manager to lead the floor during busy services, act as senior on-shift decision-maker, coach the front-of-house team, optimize guest flow and seating, and uphold attentive hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-volume hospitality teams.
• Excellent guest-focused service and warmth.
• Strong communication and problem-solving on busy shifts.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and support team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the floor with confidence during breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
• Act as the senior decision‑maker on shift, handling operational issues quickly and calmly.
• Coach the front‑of‑house team, guiding newer staff to grow in confidence and skill.
• Oversee guest flow and table management, ensuring efficient seating and pacing.
• Champion service standards from greeting to farewell with attentive hospitality.
• Handle guest feedback professionally, turning challenges into opportunities to impress.
• Maintain impeccable presentation of the dining room, bar and service stations.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

High-volume service

Strong communication

Hands-on operator

Problem-solver

Job description

Côte Brasserie is in the middle of an exciting transformation, the kind of moment where bold ideas genuinely shape the future. Joining now means having real influence, moving fast, and helping to rebuild a much‑loved brand with fresh energy, sharper focus and big ambition. It’s a rare chance to make a visible, lasting impact at a brand people already care about — and to be part of the team writing its next chapter.

We are looking for a Duty Manager to:

• Lead the floor with confidence during busy breakfast, lunch, and dinner services, ensuring the brasserie runs smoothly and guests feel genuinely welcomed.
• Act as the senior decision‑maker on shift, handling any operational issues quickly and calmly.
• Support and coach the front‑of‑house team, offering guidance in real time and helping newer team members grow in confidence and skill.
• Oversee guest flow and table management, ensuring efficient seating, pacing, and communication with the kitchen.
• Champion service standards, from the warmth of the greeting to the final farewell, ensuring every guest receives attentive, thoughtful hospitality.
• Handle guest feedback with professionalism, turning challenges into opportunities to impress.
• Maintain impeccable presentation of the dining room, bar, and service stations throughout the day.

You will be:

• A confident hospitality leader with experience in high‑volume restaurants, brasseries, or similar environments where pace, personality, and precision all matter.
• A natural host who thrives on guest interaction, understands the nuances of great service, and brings genuine warmth to every table.
• A strong communicator who can give clear direction, listen actively, and maintain calm, positive energy even when the room is buzzing.
• A hands‑on operator who’s not afraid to roll up their sleeves, jump behind the bar, run food, or support the team wherever needed
• A problem‑solver with good judgement, able to anticipate issues, think on their feet, and make decisions that balance guest experience with operational needs

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rate and service charge
• Opportunities for growth within a dynamic, adaptable brand
• Meals on shift and discount on melas with family
• Access your earning early through our partnership with Stream
• A supportive team culture where your ideas and initiative are valued