Restaurant Manager

Adina Apartment Hotels; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WellHub Membership

Healthcare

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Hobson Cambridge is recruiting a Restaurant & Bar Manager to lead Oz & Isle, the signature restaurant at this Cambridge property. You will be responsible for the daily operation of the restaurant, bar and breakfast service, delivering high standards, and creating memorable guest experiences.

Reporting to the Dining Manager/Hotel Manager, you will coach supervisors, manage labour and costs, build strong supplier relationships and drive events and private dining.

Qualifications

• Experience leading restaurant, bar or F&B teams in hospitality.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing labour costs and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the restaurant, bar and breakfast service.
• Coach and develop supervisors and team members.
• Drive guest satisfaction and service excellence.
• Oversee labour planning, stock control and cost management.
• Support events and private dining growth.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budgeting

Service excellence

Job description

The Hobson Cambridge is a flagship property within the TFE Hotels portfolio, part of a growing European hospitality group with more than 20 hotels across brands including Adina Hotels, A by Adina, MM:NT, The Hobson, and The Wellington

Restaurant & Bar Manager

Location: The Hobson, Cambridge

We're looking for a talented and ambitious Restaurant & Bar Manager to take a leading role within the kitchen operation of Oz & Isle, the signature restaurant at The Hobson Cambridge. Oz & Isle offers a contemporary dining experience inspired by Australian hospitality, combining quality ingredients, vibrant flavours, and a strong beverage-led concept.

The Role

Reporting directly to the DM/ Hotel Manager, you will take full ownership of the daily operation of the restaurant, bar, breakfast service and events business. You will lead and develop the team, drive service standards, ensure strong commercial performance, and create memorable guest experiences. This is a hands-on operational role requiring visibility on the floor, strong leadership, and a genuine passion for hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, bar and breakfast service.
• Manage, coach and develop supervisors and team members.
• Drive guest satisfaction and service excellence.
• Take ownership of labour management and rota planning.
• Manage stock control, ordering, supplier relationships and inventory processes.
• Monitor departmental performance, revenue opportunities and cost control.
• Support the growth of events and private dining business.
• Manage guest feedback and service recovery.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, licensing, health & safety and company procedures.
• Work closely with the Hotel Manager to achieve departmental and hotel objectives.

About You

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager, Bar Manager or Food & Beverage Manager.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing labour costs, stock control and departmental budgets.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the front.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Experience within a hotel environment is advantageous.

We welcome applications from everyone - regardless of background, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or physical and mental abilities. Diversity and inclusion are integral parts of our company culture at TFE.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Service charge participation.
• Career development opportunities.
• Staff discounts and company benefits including WellHub Membership and Healthcare.
• The opportunity to lead and shape a growing restaurant and bar operation within an exciting hospitality business.