Restaurant Manager

Colbert; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Vouchers

Parental leave

Mental health support

Earned wages access

Training calendar

Job summary

Colbert in Chelsea, part of The Wolseley Hospitality Group, is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead day-to-day operations and deliver outstanding guest experiences. You will manage a diverse team, uphold brand standards, and drive cost control while maintaining excellent service.

Experience at a senior management level within hospitality is required; strong interpersonal skills and financial acumen are essential to inspire the team and optimise profitability.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience in a hospitality setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong financial acumen and cost-control awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Ensure high service quality and guest satisfaction.
• Manage staff performance and scheduling.

Skills

Senior leadership

Interpersonal skills

Financial acumen

Job description

Why work with us as a Restaurant Manager?

• Enjoy a generous discount across our restaurants on food and drinks..
• Rewarding Excellence - a team-led incentive, earning up to £100 in high street vouchers..
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave to support working families..
• Group-wide access to mental health counselling, legal and financial advice..
• Advance access to earned wages via Wagestream..
• A unique and varied training calendar including supplier trips, masterclasses and visits..

The role of Restaurant Manager is to provide key operational contribution to the management team while ensuring that excellent quality and superb service are delivered to all guests.

Service excellence. Oversee the restaurant day-to-day operations:

• Ensure seamless service to the highest standards of quality and presentation..
• Manage guests' complaints, queries and feedback towards a positive outcome..
• Inspire a culture of hospitality for the most memorable dining experience..

People focus. Lead and inspire a diverse team:

• Foster genuine connections and collaboration across all departments..
• Develop the team to enhance skillset and capabilities..
• Identify, recruit and train new talent..

Sense of responsibility and ownership:

• Be accountable for daily targets and cost control..
• Ensure HS and FS compliance..
• Ensure adherence to company standards and procedures..

As Restaurant Manager, you'll bring:

• Experience at a senior management level within a similar hospitality setting..
• Excellent interpersonal abilities and abilities to communicate effectively in the spirit of company values..
• A solid financial acumen..

The Wolseley Hospitality Group portfolio of restaurants comprises of The Wolseley on Piccadilly, The Delaunay in Aldwych, Brasserie Zédel in Soho, Colbert in Chelsea, Fischer's in Marylebone, Soutine in St John's Wood, Bellanger in Islington, Manzi's in Soho and The Wolseley City in Monument.

Experience: Required

Employment: Full-time

Salary: £23.21 – £25.71 hourly

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