Duty Manager - West Bridgford

Cote Brasserie; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on shift

Discount on meals with family

Early access to earnings via Stream

Job summary

Côte Brasserie in Nottingham is seeking a Duty Manager to lead busy service periods, act as the on-shift senior, and mentor a front-of-house team. You’ll manage guest flow, seating, and communications with the kitchen, while upholding our hospitality standards and guest-focused approach.

We are looking for a hands-on leader with excellent communication, calm decision-making, and a warmth that makes guests feel genuinely welcomed.

Qualifications

• High volume restaurant or brasserie experience is essential.
• Natural host with warmth and guest-focus.
• Strong communication and clear direction under pressure.
• Hands-on operator able to support the team as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the floor with confidence during breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
• Act as the senior decision maker on shift and resolve issues quickly.
• Coach the front of house team and support newer colleagues.
• Oversee guest flow, seating, pacing, and kitchen communication.
• Champion service standards from welcome to farewell.
• Handle guest feedback professionally and turn challenges into opportunities.
• Maintain impeccable presentation of dining room, bar, and service stations.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Team coaching

Communication

Hands-on operations

Decision making

Job description

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

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.

• 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