General Manager

Search Consultancy; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to take ownership of a local high-street restaurant in Haywards Heath, delivering first-class hospitality with autonomy. You will work closely with the Owner and Head Chef to shape the offering while leading from the front and maintaining exceptional service standards.

You will come from a premium restaurant or high-end hospitality background, enjoy owning decisions, and excel at developing a skilled front-of-house team to create a

Qualifications

• Experience in a premium restaurant or high-end hospitality.
• Ability to take ownership and make decisions.
• Leadership of front-of-house team and delivering guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the day-to-day running of the restaurant
• Lead from the front, setting high standards across service and hospitality
• Build strong relationships with returning local guests and new customers
• Work closely with the Owner and Head Chef to develop the restaurant and its offering
• Have the autonomy to make decisions and implement ideas
• Lead, motivate and develop the front-of-house team
• Maintain exceptional standards of service, presentation and attention to detail
• Help create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where guests feel genuinely looked after

Job description

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP45000 per annum + Plus gratuities

• Refined high street dining
• Haywards Heath

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Restaurant Manager to take ownership of a much-loved local restaurant in Haywards Heath.

This is a relaxed, friendly high-street restaurant built around great food, genuine hospitality and a strong connection with the local community. The focus is on quality, using the finest local producers for meat, vegetables and wine, alongside warm, familiar service that makes guests want to come back time and again.

We are looking for a Restaurant Manager who wants real ownership and autonomy. This is not a role where you will simply be following a set of procedures. You will have the freedom to put your own stamp on the operation, drive standards and make decisions that improve both the guest experience and the performance of the restaurant.

Working closely with the Head Chef and Owner, you will be at the heart of the operation, leading from the front and ensuring the restaurant delivers a consistently first-class experience for both loyal locals and new guests.

The Role

• Take full ownership of the day-to-day running of the restaurant
• Lead from the front, setting high standards across service and hospitality
• Build strong relationships with returning local guests and new customers
• Work closely with the Owner and Head Chef to develop the restaurant and its offering
• Have the autonomy to make decisions and implement ideas
• Lead, motivate and develop the front-of-house team
• Maintain exceptional standards of service, presentation and attention to detail
• Help create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where guests feel genuinely looked after

About You

You will come from a premium restaurant or high-end hospitality background, with a genuine passion for food, wine and exceptional service.

Most importantly, you will be someone who wants to take ownership. You will be confident making decisions, leading a team and taking responsibility for the overall guest experience. You will have a keen eye for detail and understand that great hospitality is about much more than simply delivering good service.

This is a great opportunity for a Restaurant Manager who wants to work in a friendly, independent environment with genuine autonomy, working closely with the Owner and Head Chef to shape the future of the restaurant.

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, have real autonomy and make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.