Duty Manager

Cote Restaurants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Growth opportunities

Meals on shift

Meal discounts

Early access to earnings

Team culture

Job summary

Côte Brasserie in London is seeking a Duty Manager to lead the floor during breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will act as senior decision-maker on shift, keep the operation running smoothly and ensure guests feel genuinely welcomed with warm, attentive hospitality.

You will coach the front-of-house team, manage guest flow and seating, uphold service standards from greeting to farewell, and respond to feedback with professionalism while maintaining impeccable presentation of dining spaces.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume restaurants or brasseries.
• Natural host with warmth and guest focus.
• Strong communication and leadership on shift.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and help across duties.
• Good judgement to balance guest experience with operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the floor with confidence during busy services and ensure guests feel welcomed.
• Act as senior decision-maker on shift and handle issues quickly.
• Coach and support the front-of-house team in real time.
• Oversee guest flow, seating, pacing, and kitchen communication.
• Uphold service standards from greeting to farewell.
• Manage guest feedback professionally and turn challenges into opportunities.
• Maintain presentation of dining room, bar, and service stations.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

High-volume experience

Guest-focused service

Clear communicator

Hands-on approach

Problem-solving

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