Restaurant Manager

The Coach Makers Arms - Cubitt House; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Staff meals

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Coach Makers Arms - Cubitt House in London is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team, ensure exceptional guest experiences, and uphold the highest hospitality standards. You will work closely with the Head Chef to coordinate service, manage reservations, and mentor staff.

A passion for warm, attentive service and a hands-on leadership style are essential. We offer development toward General Manager roles, 28 days holiday, staff meals, and employee discounts as part of

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager in a quality hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• A passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, reservations management, and service standards.
• A hands-on, adaptable approach with a genuine desire to learn and grow.
• Full eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the front-of-house team, ensuring smooth daily restaurant operations.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining the highest standards of hospitality and service.
• Oversee service flow, reservations, and guest relations to ensure an efficient and welcoming environment.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a positive and professional culture.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure seamless collaboration between front and back of house.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations.
• Support business performance by monitoring service standards, team productivity, and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Operations management

Reservations management

Communication

Team development

Eligibility to work in UK

Job description

Restaurant Manager - 42-48K (Including Tronc)

We’re looking for a Restaurant Manager to join the team at our Cubitt House Pub. As a Restaurant Manager, you’ll play a vital role in leading the front-of-house team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining the highest standards of service. You’ll help create memorable dining moments that reflect our philosophy: hospitality that is warm, attentive, and effortlessly refined.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the front-of-house team, ensuring smooth daily restaurant operations.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining the highest standards of hospitality and service.
• Oversee service flow, reservations, and guest relations to ensure an efficient and welcoming environment.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a positive and professional culture.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure seamless collaboration between front and back of house.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations.
• Support business performance by monitoring service standards, team productivity, and guest satisfaction.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager in a quality hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• A passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, reservations management, and service standards.
• A hands-on, adaptable approach with a genuine desire to learn and grow.
• Full eligibility to work in the UK.

About Us

Cubitt House is a collection of eight distinctive luxury London pubs celebrated for their seasonal British menus, impeccable hospitality, and timeless interiors. Inspired by master architect Thomas Cubitt, we honour London’s heritage by creating vibrant spaces that feel both elegant and welcoming. Our pubs blend British craftsmanship with a sense of community, partnering with the finest artisans and producers to deliver exceptional experiences.

What We Offer Our Restaurant Managers:

• Access to our Career Pathway, Apprenticeships and training and development courses
• Development towards General Manager - the majority of our GM appointments are internal
• Free Meals
• 28 days holiday per year
• 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels
• Share Save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme

What we look for in an Restaurant Manager:

We are looking for a motivated & experienced Restaurant Manager to join and lead our team in our stylish, food focused pub. As the successful Restaurant Manager you will have a genuine passion for exceptional customer service and a pro-active approach to team management. You will be enthusiastic & driven to continue the success of our pub and play a pivotal part in training our team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to delight our customers. You will also be someone who is committed to their career in hospitality and we can offer ongoing development to support you as you grow and succeed with us.