Duty Manager - Ipswich

Prezzo Italian; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent restaurant chain in Ipswich is seeking a Duty Manager to lead shifts and bridge the gap between waiting staff and management. This role offers the opportunity to develop leadership skills while ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have experience in hospitality and strong communication skills, plus a flexible approach to work. Enjoy competitive pay, training pathways, and valuable perks like free meals and staff discounts.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

50% staff discount

Birthday day off

Wellbeing support

Exclusive hospitality rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospitality team role.
• Confidence to lead a team during busy service.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Basic understanding of compliance and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the restaurant as keyholder.
• Lead service during shifts when managers are absent.
• Maintain communication with managers and assist with cashing up.
• Motivate and guide the team during busy periods.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Leadership

Communication

Cash handling

Health & safety

Teamwork

Job description

Duty Manager - Ipswich

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.