Food Services Manager - Weekday High-Volume Dining

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

Job summary

Restaurant Associates UK at Canary Wharf is seeking a hands-on Food Services Manager to lead a busy corporate staff dining operation in a brand-new workspace. You will oversee daily dining, manage a six-person team across front and back of house, and ensure service is seamless, welcoming and of the highest standard.

You will work closely with the kitchen, monitor costs and performance, and help shape how the operation grows, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule and a focus on guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experienced in restaurant or hospitality management.
• Strong front of house leadership.
• Commercially aware with understanding of food costs and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Front of house leadership

High-volume service

Team management

Quality focused

Cost awareness

Organised

Decisive leadership

Job description

Restaurant Associates UK at Canary Wharf is seeking a hands-on Food Services Manager to lead a busy corporate staff dining operation in a brand-new workspace. You will oversee daily dining, manage a six-person team across front and back of house, and ensure service is seamless, welcoming and of the highest standard.

You will work closely with the kitchen, monitor costs and performance, and help shape how the operation grows, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule and a focus on guest experience.