Restaurant Manager

Bart & Taylor; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium restaurant group in London is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead their front-of-house team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about guest experience and have strong leadership abilities. Responsibilities include coaching staff, maintaining service standards, and managing daily operations. Experience is required, and the role offers a salary between £34,000 and £40,000. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Service charge included

Qualifications

• Natural host with a passion for guest experience.
• Confidence in training teams and leading service from the front.
• Organised and energetic.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain outstanding guest service.
• Coach, train, and inspire the front-of-house team.
• Support GM with daily operations and shift leadership.
• Manage the floor during service for smooth guest experiences.
• Drive a culture of hospitality, teamwork, and accountability.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Coaching mindset

Guest experience focus

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Restaurant Manager – Fern, Bart & Taylor Co. East Croydon | £40,000 per annum inc Service Charge | Seasonal sharing plates. Fern is a stylish, premium restaurant built around fresh, seasonal sharing plates — open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, Saturday brunch, and a banging Sunday roast. We’re part of Bart & Taylor Co., a growing group of award-winning boutique bars and restaurants across London and the North. We’re looking for a service-driven Restaurant Manager to support the GM in running our front of house. You’ll lead by example on the floor, coach the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, and play a key role in shaping service standards.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and maintaining outstanding guest service every day.
• Coaching, training & inspiring the FOH team on service standards.
• Supporting the GM with daily operations & shift leadership.
• Managing the floor during service to ensure smooth guest experiences.
• Driving a culture of hospitality, teamwork & accountability.
• Supporting labour controls, compliance & company standards.

What we’re looking for

• A natural host with a passion for guest experience.
• Strong leadership skills with a coaching mindset.
• Confidence in training teams and leading service from the front.
• Organised, energetic & focused under pressure.

Job Details

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Full-time
• Schedule: Monday - Sunday (5 days)
• Salary: £34,000 – £40,000 yearly
• Benefits: Inc Service Charge
• Starting time: Immediate start!

About Bart & Taylor

Bart & Taylor Co. are a collection of award-winning, premium boutique bars and restaurants spanning from London to the North of England, each with its own unique concept and style.