Restaurant Manager

British Garden Centres; Chilton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff parking

Staff discount at Garden Centres and R

Job summary

British Garden Centres in Chilton seeks a Restaurant Manager with proven capabilities for running a successful restaurant and promoting excellent customer service.

You will oversee staff, ensure smooth operation, and handle escalated customer queries while delivering a great guest experience. This is a hands-on role where teamwork and communication are vital; weekend work is required and kitchen duties are included.

Qualifications

• Experience at management level is required.
• Must be able to demonstrate a passion for Guest Service.
• This is a hands-on role where teamwork and communication are vital.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff and ensure the restaurant operation runs smoothly.
• Handle escalated customer queries and grievances.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing team to deliver guest satisfaction.
• Coordinate kitchen activities; cooking experience is required.
• Promote and pro-actively develop the business.

Job description

Restaurant Manager

• Company: British Garden Centres


• Hours: Full-time


• Location: Chilton, OX11 0QN


• Working pattern: On-site


• Job type: Permanent


• Posting date: 8 Sept 2026


• Closing date: 22 Sept 2026

Summary

• Location: Chilton


• Contract type: Permanent


• Hours: Full Time


• Hours per week: 45 Hours including Weekends

We are looking for a Restaurant Manager who will have proven capabilities for running a successful restaurant and promoting excellent customer service.

You must be enthusiastic and wish to pro-actively develop the business. This is a hands‑on role where teamwork and communication are vital.

The main function of the Restaurant General Manager is to oversee staff, ensure that the business operation runs smoothly, and handle escalated customer queries and grievances.

Must be able to work weekends.

Experience at management level is required. Must be able to demonstrate a passion for Guest Service.

As a Restaurant Manager, you will manage, lead, inspire, and develop an exceptional team to ensure all customers have a great restaurant experience.

This role will include kitchen work; candidates must have cooking experience and at least 2 years of managerial experience.

What we Offer:

Benefits include staff car parking and staff discount at our Garden Centres and Restaurants, as well as at our Leisure Park.