Restaurant Manager

Padella; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An Italian restaurant in London is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead front-of-house operations in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for traditional Italian cuisine and focus on developing talented staff through comprehensive training programs. The role includes overseeing daily operations, ensuring staff welfare, and guiding team members in their professional growth. This position offers a friendly setting and a chance to further culinary skills while enjoying various staff benefits.

Benefits

Referral Bonus: Earn £500 for referring a friend who passes probation.

Early Wage Access: Access up to 50% discount of your earnings before Payday.

Delicious Daily Meals: Legendary staff breakfast and lunch.

Staff Discount: Enjoy a 50% discount at Padella and 60% at Trullo.

Staff Parties: Regular staff parties at great London locations.

Professional Development: WSET Training as standard.

Training & Growth: Rich training program for culinary skills.

Employee Assistant Program: 24/7 support whenever you need it.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant management is preferred.
• Passion for traditional Italian cuisine and high welfare ingredients.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a focus on staff welfare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front-of-house operations in a supportive environment.
• Develop product knowledge among staff.
• Ensure staff welfare and training in financial and HR areas.

Job description

Restaurant Manager at Padella

Padella was London’s pioneering fresh pasta concept when it opened in Borough Market in 2016, focusing on high quality, seasonal recipes and techniques developed at Tim & Jordan’s first restaurant, Trullo, and at St John, the River Cafe and Moro, where they trained.

We’re still leading the field in our love for traditional Italian pasta; the kind you eat in people’s homes and in the best trattorias in Italy, while using a combination of the best quality and high welfare italian and British seasonal ingredients.

We believe in unearthing and developing the most talented Front of House professionals in a friendly and supportive environment that prizes product knowledge and staff welfare above everything else. Intermediate and Advanced level WSET Training is included for Restaurant Managers, as well as comprehensive Financial and HR training, so that you can progress to AGM and GM Level.

Staff Benefits

• Referral Bonus: Earn £500 for referring a friend who passes probation.
• Early Wage Access: Access up to 50% discount of your earnings before Payday with Stream.
• Delicious Daily Meals: Our staff breakfast and lunch are legendary, and a great time for the team to relax together.
• Staff Discount: Enjoy a 50% discount at Padella and 60% at Trullo with up to 4 people.
• Staff Parties: Regular staff parties at some great London locations.
• Professional Development: WSET Training as standard for our team members, as well as advanced coffee training and regular supplier trips in the UK and Italy
• Training & Growth: Dive into Padella’s rich training program to expand your culinary prowess and elevate your career.
• Employee Assistant Program: 24/7 confidential advice and support whenever you need it.