Restaurant Manager

Welcome Break; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK motorway service operator is seeking a Manager to lead teams at their service areas. The role requires strong leadership to drive sales and provide excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have a track record in business management, be passionate about people, and capable of thriving under pressure. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £38,000 plus benefits including a meal allowance, employee discounts, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

£10 on shift meal allowance

30 days' holiday increase with service

Contributory pension

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

Discounts on hotel rooms

Structured career path

Apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Good track record managing a team and delivering results.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ambition to progress in management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive profitable sales growth and performance.
• Provide training and support for career development.

Skills

Team management skills

Business-focused

Customer service delivery

Communication skills

Innovative thinking

Problem-solving skills

Energetic personality

Job description

Qualifications

• Have a good track record managing a team and delivering results in a fast-moving customer service role.
• Be strongly business-focused with a desire to succeed.
• Be passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.
• Be an energetic people person who can inspire every member of your team.
• Be a good communicator, innovator, and problem solver.
• Have ambition to go far in their management career.
• Due to responsibilities within the Manager role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over.

Company Overview

Welcome Break is one of the UK's leading motorway service operators, running 61 service areas and 31 hotels across the UK. Working for Welcome Break is not what it may seem to our everyday customer. When you come into one of our sites you will recognise your favourite brands such as Starbucks, Taco Bell, Subway, WHSmith, KFC, Pizza Express and Burger King, as well hotels under the Ramada and Days Inn brands. But what might come as a surprise is that we are all one team and that even with different uniforms, everyone works for Welcome Break. Pay up to £38,000 pa plus £10 on shift meal allowance and bonus. Fantastic benefits & discounts, free parking & great career opportunities Great head for business? Good with people? If you can stay cool under pressure, you could make it as a Manager at Welcome Break. Heading up your own unit, you'll lead the team and drive profitable sales growth. In return, you'll get bespoke training and support to develop your career with the potential to progress to more senior management roles. Make no mistake, the Manager role is demanding but if you have the right qualities and you're up for an exciting challenge, we'll help you reach your full potential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• £10 on shift meal allowance
• 30 days' holiday increase with service
• Contributory pension (after 3 months)
• Employee discounts (50% off onsite KFC, BK, Starbucks and Pizza Express to name a few)
• My Welcome Break discounts - savings at hundreds of retailers
• Structured career path and bespoke training
• Free on-site parking
• Generous discounts on hotel rooms for you and family members
• Apprenticeship opportunities