Restaurant Manager

Franco Manca; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Free pizzas

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Staff discount

Cycle to work

Relocation package

Season travel ticket loan

Referral scheme

28 days holiday

Gym discounts

Annual social events

Job summary

Franco Manca is hiring a Restaurant Manager in the UK to lead one of our buzzing pizzerias. You’ll drive exceptional service, manage daily operations, and uphold quality from dough to guest experience. You’ll coach your team, monitor budgets and safety standards, and build strong links with customers and the local community. We offer a generous package including £37,000–£57,000 OTE, a quarterly bonus, and multiple staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy restaurant team.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• Ability to maintain high service standards under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the restaurant team to deliver exceptional service.
• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, from dough to service.
• Develop and coach staff to grow their potential.
• Build relationships with customers and the local community.
• Manage budgets and ensure health & safety standards.
• Celebrate success and drive the business forward.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Team development

Guest service

Health & safety

Job description

• £37,000 – 57,000 OTE (including service charge)
• Quarterly Bonus scheme - up to 30% of your annual salary based on team and restaurant performance
• Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift
• 28 days holiday
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Medicash - Health cash plans e.g.: dental, glasses, physiotherapy, etc.
• 24/7 virtual GP access and confidential counselling sessions and advice on wellbeing, money, legal and personal matters.
• Cashback, online discounts and discounted shopping vouchers to help with everyday savings.
• Gym and fitness discounts, cinema tickets, family days out and exclusive hospitality perks.
• Annual social events, incentives and competitions
• 50% staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca restaurants
• Cycle to work and EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Relocation package opportunity (T&C apply)
• Season travel ticket loan
• Up to £500 employee referral scheme (T&C apply)
• Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy all over the UK

What You’ll Get

• £37,000 – 57,000 OTE (including service charge)
• Quarterly Bonus scheme - up to 30% of your annual salary based on team and restaurant performance
• Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift
• 28 days holiday
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Medicash - Health cash plans e.g.: dental, glasses, physiotherapy, etc.
• 24/7 virtual GP access and confidential counselling sessions and advice on wellbeing, money, legal and personal matters.
• Cashback, online discounts and discounted shopping vouchers to help with everyday savings.
• Gym and fitness discounts, cinema tickets, family days out and exclusive hospitality perks.
• Annual social events, incentives and competitions
• 50% staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca restaurants
• Long service recognition including extra holidays
• Cycle to work and EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Relocation package opportunity (T&C apply)
• Season travel ticket loan
• Up to £500 employee referral scheme (T&C apply)
• Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy all over the UK

About Us

At Franco Manca, we’re not just making sourdough pizza – we’re creating a movement. Our passion for simple, authentic, and delicious food is at the heart of everything we do. From our hand-stretched sourdough bases to the finest seasonal ingredients, every pizza tells a story of quality, care, and tradition. With nearly twenty years of pizza-making under our belt, we’ve built a loyal following of pizza lovers across the UK. But we’re more than just pizza – we’re about people, community, and creating a welcoming space where everyone feels at home.

What You’ll Do

• As a Restaurant Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind one of our buzzing pizzerias. You’ll lead by example, inspiring your team to deliver exceptional service, delicious food, and an unforgettable experience for every guest who walks through our doors.
• You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the restaurant, ensuring everything from the dough to the smiles is on point.
• Lead, support and develop your team to deliver the very best – whether it’s during the lunchtime rush or a busy Friday night.
• Be the face of Franco Manca, building great relationships with customers and the local community.
• Take care of business – from managing budgets and hitting targets to ensuring health & safety standards are always met.
• Celebrate success with your team – because when one of us wins, we all win.

What You’ll Bring

• You’ll have a love of great food and drink – and want to share that passion with others.
• Lead with heart and energy, creating a positive vibe that’s infectious.
• Know your way around a busy restaurant floor and can stay cool under pressure.
• Have a sharp eye for the details that make all the difference, from the perfect pizza to the perfect guest experience.
• Thrive on building and motivating a team, helping them to grow and achieve their potential.
• You’re ambitious, with a hunger to grow your career in a business that’s growing just as fast.

Franco Manca is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our people. We welcome applications from everyone and recruit based on skills, experience, and potential. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to support you.