Restaurant Manager

Prestige Recruitment Specialists; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Restaurant & Retail Manager in Barton-upon-Humber. This key leadership role involves overseeing restaurant and retail operations, managing teams, and ensuring high standards of service and compliance. Ideal candidates must possess strong management skills, a customer service ethos, and relevant qualifications. Offering a competitive salary and a friendly team environment, this position is full-time during the day with no evening service requirements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Unique daytime lifestyle

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven management experience with a successful Front-of-House restaurant team.
• Excellent customer service ethos with high standards and attention to detail.
• Strategic and operational thinking to plan growth and deliver excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee restaurant and retail operations while ensuring high standards.
• Lead the front-of-house team; monitor inventory and deliver a premium experience.
• Set performance targets and drive growth in footfall and spend.

Skills

Management experience

Customer service ethos

Team building skills

Food service operations knowledge

Retail experience

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Hospitality, Retail Management or equivalent

Food Safety Certificate (Level 2 or higher)

Job description

Restaurant & Retail Manager

Barton upon Humber

£30k to £35k depending on experience.

Daytimes only. No evening service, but occasional events may require evening management.

Reports to: Centre General Manager / Owner.

Key Responsibilities

• Restaurant Management: Oversee breakfast, lunch, coffee & cake service; manage front‑of‑house recruiting, training, scheduling and performance management; ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, service, hygiene and safety; monitor costs, manage POS and shift reporting; develop menu ideas and seasonal offers; keep the space welcoming and aligned with company policies.
• Retail Management: Oversee two small retail departments; maintain fresh product ranges and displays; lead the retail sales team; monitor inventory, margins and shrinkage; deliver a premium visitor experience; collaborate with marketing for campaigns and cross‑promotion.
• Leadership & Commercial: Set performance targets; lead by example in customer service; forecast, budget and drive growth in footfall and spend; develop direct reports; ensure regulatory compliance; support the site team; be flexible and hands‑on during busy periods.

Skills, Experience & Attributes

• Proven management experience with a successful Front‑of‑House restaurant team.
• Excellent customer service ethos with high standards and attention to detail.
• Team building skills: hiring, training, motivating and performance managing.
• Food service operations knowledge: safety, kitchen/FOH operations and menu development.
• Retail experience in buying, merchandising, inventory management and visual presentation.
• Strategic and operational thinking to plan growth and deliver excellence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
• Highly organised, flexible and able to manage shifting priorities.
• Desirable own transport.

Qualifications

A relevant qualification in Hospitality, Retail Management, Business or equivalent experience is desirable. Food Safety Certificate (Level 2 or higher) required. Health & Safety qualification desirable. Familiarity with EPOS systems, stock control and retail analytics.

What We Offer

• A key leadership role in a unique lifestyle destination.
• Competitive salary (to be determined).
• Unique daytime lifestyle within hospitality.
• Opportunity to shape and grow the restaurant and retail offering.
• Friendly, supportive team environment.
• Free onsite parking.