FOH Manager - Four-Day Week at Award-Winning Restaurant

LI~LY Restaurant by Aiden Byrne, Knutsford; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

Five weeks closure

No Christmas service

Role in growth and development

Staff meals

Job summary

Li~Ly Restaurant in Knutsford is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead front-of-house service, working closely with hands-on owners Aiden and Sarah, and the sommelier and kitchen team. You will oversee day-to-day operations, delivering polished, personal hospitality and shaping the restaurant as it grows.

This four-day-per-week role includes a three-day break, with five weeks of planned closures annually and no Christmas service, offering a unique opportunity to influence service,

Qualifications

• Experience leading front-of-house in a quality-led restaurant.
• Strong guest service ethos with confident hosting.
• Proven ability to train and motivate a team while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead lunch and dinner service, setting floor standards.
• Collaborate with owners on daily operations and restaurant development.
• Deliver warm, knowledgeable hospitality and manage guest notes/dietary needs.
• Brief, motivate and develop the front-of-house team; assist with recruitment.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, service, and sequencing.
• Ensure alignment between front-of-house, kitchen and sommelier.
• Handle guest feedback with confidence and care.
• Oversee opening/closing, cashing up, and stock checks.
• Ensure health, safety and licensing compliance.

Skills

Front-of-house leadership

Guest service excellence

Team development

Calm under pressure

Food & wine knowledge

Job description

Li~Ly Restaurant in Knutsford is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead front-of-house service, working closely with hands-on owners Aiden and Sarah, and the sommelier and kitchen team. You will oversee day-to-day operations, delivering polished, personal hospitality and shaping the restaurant as it grows.

This four-day-per-week role includes a three-day break, with five weeks of planned closures annually and no Christmas service, offering a unique opportunity to influence service,