Food Services Manager

Restaurant Associates UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Digital GP & wider healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Job summary

Restaurant Associates UK is seeking a hands-on Food Services Manager to lead a busy corporate staff dining restaurant in Canary Wharf, London. You will take ownership of daily dining operations, guiding a team of six across front and back of house to deliver high‑quality service during peak periods.

The role offers a Monday to Friday schedule, £40,000 per year, and the chance to shape a new operation in a brand‑new workspace, building a strong team culture and setting standards for guest

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant or hospitality management.
• Strong front of house leadership.
• Ability to run high‑volume services under pressure.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness of food costs and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily briefings to motivate the team and prepare for service.
• Be a visible, hands-on presence on the floor.
• Manage busy service periods with a welcoming guest experience.
• Collaborate with kitchen to maintain quality and availability.
• Maintain presentation, cleanliness and organisation standards.
• Resolve issues quickly and own them from start to finish.
• Monitor food costs and operational efficiency.
• Review daily performance and implement improvements.

Skills

Front of house leadership

High‑volume service

Organization & detail

Team leadership

Food cost awareness

Job description

Canary Wharf, London | £40,000 per year | Monday to Friday, 40 hours

We’re looking for a hands‑on Food Services Manager to lead a busy corporate staff dining restaurant in a brand‑new Canary Wharf workspace. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of something new and growing — shaping the service, building a strong team culture and setting the standards that will define the operation as it develops. If you thrive on the energy of a busy service, take pride in delivering a great guest experience and enjoy leading from the front, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of the daily dining operation, leading a team of six across front and back of house. With high‑volume service and busy peak periods, you’ll keep the team focused, service flowing and standards consistently high. You’ll bring energy to the floor, work closely with the kitchen and make sure every service delivers on quality, consistency and a warm welcome.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead daily briefings that motivate the team and set them up for a successful service.
• Be a visible, hands‑on presence on the floor, leading by example.
• Manage busy service periods and create a smooth, welcoming guest experience.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to maintain quality and availability.
• Keep standards of presentation, cleanliness and organisation high.
• Resolve issues quickly and confidently, taking ownership from start to finish.
• Monitor food costs and operational efficiency.
• Review each day’s performance and turn ideas into improvements as the operation grows.

About You

• Experienced in restaurant or hospitality management, with strong front of house leadership.
• Confident running high‑volume services and keeping calm under pressure.
• Highly organised, with an eye for detail and a commitment to quality.
• A supportive, decisive leader who gets the best from a small team.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of food costs and operational efficiency.
• Excited by the chance to help shape a new operation and make your mark.

Why Join Us?

Take a leading role in a brand‑new workspace, with the opportunity to influence how the dining operation develops. Bring your ideas, build a team you’re proud of and help create a service people look forward to, all with a Monday‑to‑Friday schedule.

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free lunch
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!