Restaurant Manager

Pasture-Restaurant-2; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Food & drink discount

Growth opportunities

Long service benefits

Volunteer day

Staff trips

Employee assistance program

Maternity & Paternity pay

Wagestream

Company events

Job summary

Pasture Cardiff is seeking a dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house team and deliver an exceptional dining experience. You will bring energy, theatre, and attention to detail, setting the tone for flawless, show-stopping service.

You will oversee menu and drinks knowledge, communicate effectively, and inspire staff through daily briefings, training, and performance management in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar leadership role in a fast-paced, high-end restaurant.
• A strong communicator who brings enthusiasm, clarity, and direction to the team.
• Confident leading a busy service and creating an engaging, theatrical dining environment.
• Deep understanding of premium food and drink, with a passion for menu knowledge and guest education.
• Proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Genuinely passionate about people, hospitality, and team development.
• Reliable, consistent, and ready to lead by example every single day.
• Working knowledge of HACCP and Health & Safety standards, with strong admin and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations on the floor, leading service with confidence and warmth.
• Lead the team to deliver a warm, personal, and professional dining experience.
• Coordinate with Head Chef and senior team on service and training.
• Involvement in hiring, onboarding and performance management.
• Handle rota planning, supplier orders, banking, stock control, and health and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Hospitality

HACCP

People development

Job description

Restaurant Manager - Lead with presence, inspire with passion, and set the stage for unforgettable service.

Salary: up to £34000 base + £13,000-£13,600 in Tronc (on average)

This role offers a base salary of up to £34000, plus a competitive share of Tronc. 100% of Tronc is distributed directly to staff, averaging an additional £13,000-£13,600 per year, bringing your total potential earnings to over £47600 annually.

Pasture Cardiff is our bold second chapter - a true lockdown baby that’s grown into one of the city’s most vibrant dining destinations. Nestled in the heart of Cardiff, just steps from the iconic Cardiff Castle, the restaurant is built for theatre, energy, and unforgettable nights.

Our open kitchen puts live-fire cooking at the heart of the experience, with charcoal grills and dry-ageing cabinets on full display. On weekends, our resident DJ keeps the energy high late into the evening - because at Pasture, dining is a show, not just a meal.

We proudly source our beef from pasture-raised cattle across Wales and the South West, working closely with local farmers and producers to bring the best of the region to the table. Our beautiful terrace in the city centre adds a unique alfresco edge - perfect for cocktails, people-watching, and those long summer nights.

We're looking for passionate, positive, and driven individuals to join our Cardiff crew - people who thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and are ready to be part of something special.

Sound like you? Come fire things up at Pasture Cardiff.

We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house team in delivering an exceptional dining experience. This role is all about energy, theatre, and attention to detail, ensuring the restaurant is always set for a flawless, show-stopping service.

You'll bring a deep knowledge of the menu and drinks offering, exceptional communication skills, and a natural ability to lead and inspire others. From busy evenings on the floor to daily team briefings and training, you'll set the tone and pace of the restaurant, leading by example and keeping both guests and staff engaged, happy, and motivated.

What You'll Be Doing:

As Restaurant Manager, you'll be the face of the floor, managing day-to-day operations, leading service with confidence, and ensuring every guest receives a warm, personal, and professional experience. You'll consistently deliver on high standards of hospitality, balancing strong operational knowledge with the creative flair that sets the mood and energy in the room.

Working closely with the Head Chef and senior team on service, you'll contribute to ongoing training and development, drive service standards, and play a key role in hiring, onboarding, and performance management. Your eye for detail will ensure the restaurant is always immaculate and service-ready, from lights and music to table settings and staff presence.

Behind the scenes, you'll also manage essential admin tasks including rota planning, supplier orders, banking, stock control, and health & safety compliance.

About You:

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar leadership role in a fast-paced, high-end restaurant
• A strong communicator who brings enthusiasm, clarity, and direction to the team
• Confident leading a busy service and creating an engaging, theatrical dining environment
• Deep understanding of premium food and drink, with a passion for menu knowledge and guest education
• Proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused with excellent attention to detail
• Genuinely passionate about people, hospitality, and team development
• Reliable, consistent, and ready to lead by example every single day
• Working knowledge of HACCP and Health & Safety standards, with strong admin and organisational skills

Benefits at Pasture:

• The hourly rate shown includes a competitive share of Tronc: 100% of Tronc is distributed to the staff.
• 28 days holiday - including bank holidays
• 20% off food and drink in our restaurants for up to six people
• Opportunity for growth and progression
• Long service benefits 1 day of paid volunteering per year, with a charity of your choice
• Regular staff trips are arranged to our farm and to our suppliers
• Employee assistance program provided by Hospitality Action
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay
• Wagestream
• Company events and parties

In a nutshell Pasture is about fine dining for everyone, with slick, engaging service, top-quality food and a team whose knowledge is as strong as its passion.