Restaurant Manager

Bona Sourdough Pizzeria; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pizzeria in Forest Hill is seeking a confident Manager to lead a team and maintain their welcoming service. Responsibilities include overseeing team operations and ensuring high service standards. Ideal candidates will have hospitality experience and strong customer interaction skills. The position offers £15 per hour plus tips in a friendly and supportive environment.

Benefits

Tips included

Staff meals

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or team management is preferred.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy environment.
• Excellent customer interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of around 10 people and ensure smooth service.
• Maintain high standards of service and teamwork.
• Shape team culture and guest experience.

Skills

Customer service

Team motivation

Organizational skills

Pressure handling

Job description

Manager – Bona Sourdough (Forest Hill). £15 per hour + tips (typically £17.50/hr total pay). 30–40 hours per week. Bona Sourdough is an independent neighbourhood pizzeria, proudly serving Forest Hill since 2015. We’re known for our relaxed atmosphere, friendly team, and award‑winning sourdough pizza — voted Best Pizzeria in the area two years running. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a confident and capable Manager to help lead our team and maintain the warm, welcoming service we’re known for.

What we’re offering

• £15 per hour + tips (avg £17.50/hr).
• 30–40 hours per week.
• A friendly, supportive team who enjoy working together.
• Real autonomy and responsibility – we trust our managers.
• A chance to shape service, team culture, and guest experience.
• Flexibility around life commitments.
• Staff meals and a positive, down‑to‑earth working environment.

What the role involves

• You’ll oversee a team of around 10 people, ensure smooth service, maintain high standards, and help keep Bona the welcoming neighbourhood spot locals love.

We’re looking for someone who is

• Calm under pressure (we’re often busy).
• Excellent with customers.
• Detail‑oriented and organised.
• Great at motivating others.
• Confident making decisions.
• Ideally experienced in hospitality or team management.

Our opening hours

• Monday: Closed.
• Tuesday–Friday: 5pm–10pm.
• Saturday: 12pm–10pm.
• Sunday: 12pm–9pm.

If you’d like to join a well‑loved, award‑winning local restaurant with a genuine community feel, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and a short message about why you’re a great fit. Bona Team!

Experience: Required

Employment: Full‑time

Salary: £15 – £17.5 hourly

Benefits: tips included

About Bona Sourdough Pizzeria:
Bona is an independent pizzeria, established in 2015, we think our pizza is the best in the local area. You’ll be joining a great team who have a lot of pride about the pizza we serve.