Restaurant Manager

Olympus Recruitment; Andover; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in hospitality is seeking a passionate Restaurant Manager for its flagship site in Andover. This role offers a work-life balance with daytime-only shifts and alternate weekends. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background, experience in financial control, and a proven track record in coaching and developing teams. Join this exciting opportunity to transform a high-potential restaurant with a supportive culture.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Supportive culture

Recognition opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a similar hospitality setting (high volume restaurant, branded ideally).
• A full UK driving licence due to site location.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-volume venue and manage staff effectively.
• Drive standards and deliver results while ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Coaching and developing large FOH and BOH teams.

Skills

Leadership

Financial control

Coaching

Guest satisfaction

Communication

Job description

Restaurant Manager - NO EVENINGS & ALTERANTE WEEKENDS (Flagship Site Andover)

Salary: Up to £42,000 + Daytimes Only + Work-Life Balance

Full-Time No Evenings Alternate Weekends Exciting Site Transformation

Are you a passionate and driven leader looking for your next challenge? This is an incredible opportunity to join a well-established, family-run business that s not only a respected leader in the UK hospitality industry, but also known for its strong values, people-first culture, and commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences.

We re looking for a Restaurant Manager to take the reins at our flagship site in Andover a high-volume venue seating up to 250 covers, and set to undergo a transformative period of change. This site is packed with potential and needs a manager with vision, energy and resilience to unlock it.

Restaurant Manager - Why Apply?

• Family-run join a business where your voice matters and your work makes a real impact

• Industry-leading brand with a strong footprint across the UK and a reputation for quality, service, and innovation

• Work-life balance daytime-only shifts (finish by 6PM!) and alternate weekend working

• Opportunity to lead a site transformation put your stamp on a high-potential location with big plans

• Beautiful setting work in a stunning, countryside location that guests and staff alike love

Restaurant Manager - What We re Looking For:

• A natural leader from a branded, full-service background who understands how to drive standards and deliver results

• Experience in financial control, including P&L responsibility, budgeting, and cost management

• A track record of coaching and developing large FOH and BOH teams

• Confidence working in high-volume environments with a strong focus on guest satisfaction

• A proactive, hands-on manager who leads from the front and isn t afraid to roll up their sleeves

• A passion for turning underperforming sites around and driving them to become high-performing successes

• A calm and confident communicator, capable of managing change and inspiring a team through a period of evolution

Restaurant Manager - The Essentials:

• Previous management experience in a similar hospitality setting (high volume restaurant, branded ideally)

• A full UK driving licence (due to site location)

This role is ideal for someone who loves the buzz and pace of hospitality, but also values a more balanced lifestyle. It s an opportunity to join a business where you re not just a number you're part of a wider family, with support, recognition and room to grow.

If you re ready to lead, transform, and thrive we want to hear from you.

Apply now and take your next big step in a business that s going places!