Restaurant Manager

The NoMad Hotel London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Employee discount

Pension scheme

Complimentary meals

Training & progression

Paid breaks

Work-life balance

Birthday leave

Hotel discount

Wagestream

Private health care

Experience stay breakfast

Paid sick leave

Extra holiday

Job summary

The NoMad London is seeking a Restaurant Manager for Twenty8 to lead daily operations, uphold brand standards, and drive guest experience and profitability.

You will manage reservations, oversee service, collaborate with kitchen and bar, and mentor the team while delivering exceptional hospitality. Experience in premium F&B and a luxury hotel environment preferred; strong communication and financial acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience within a hotel or premium hospitality F&B environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness with financial literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations and ensure seamless service.
• Drive revenue and profitability while maintaining brand standards.
• Oversee reservations, table management, and pacing.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, health & safety, and licensing.
• Collaborate with kitchen, bar, and front-of-house teams.
• Support activations, seasonal menus, and events.
• Manage guest feedback tracking and improvements.
• Oversee financial controls and reporting.

Skills

Experience in premium hospitality F&B

Strong organisational skills

Commercial awareness & financial lit.

Excellent written and verbal comms

Tools

MS Excel

Adobe InDesign

Job description

THE NOMAD WAY

Hospitality is at the core of what we do and who we are. It’s more than just a job; it’s a path to a career in our industry. Many of us at NoMad have grown from within these walls and we pride ourselves on providing these opportunities. We thrive to achieve our vision to be a thriving hotel combining the best of New York hospitality with London charm. Our values connect us; our behaviours guide us; and our non-negotiables drive us.

Welcome to NoMad London

Overview Of The Role

The Restaurant Manager for Twenty8 is responsible for the full operational, commercial, and guest experience performance of the restaurant. This role leads the team to deliver exceptional service, ensures brand standards are upheld, and drives revenue and profitability while maintaining a strong culture aligned with NoMad values.

THE NOMAD WAY

Hospitality is at the core of what we do and who we are. It’s more than just a job; it’s a path to a career in our industry. Many of us at NoMad have grown from within these walls and we pride ourselves on providing these opportunities. We thrive to achieve our vision to be a thriving hotel combining the best of New York hospitality with London charm. Our values connect us; our behaviours guide us; and our non-negotiables drive us.

Welcome to NoMad London

Overview Of The Role

The Restaurant Manager for Twenty8 is responsible for the full operational, commercial, and guest experience performance of the restaurant. This role leads the team to deliver exceptional service, ensures brand standards are upheld, and drives revenue and profitability while maintaining a strong culture aligned with NoMad values.

EXPECTATIONS

The Restaurant Manager Is Expected To

• Be professional at all the times
• Be a positive ambassador of The NoMad throughout your professional career here.
• Always adhere to company policies and procedures, including but exclusive of; H&S policies, HR policies; employee handbook.
• To role model The NoMad values and bringing them to life through every interaction.

Main Duties & Responsabilities

The main responsibilities of the Restaurant Manager are summarised below, the list is not exhaustive:

• Lead daily restaurant operations, ensuring seamless service delivery.
• Drive departmental profitability through operational accuracy, elevate the guest experience, and develop team performance through effective training.
• Drive exceptional guest experience, handling VIPs, complaints, and service recovery.
• Ensure strong communication between kitchen, bar, and front-of-house teams.
• Oversee reservations, table management, and pacing to maximise covers and experience.
• Maintain consistency in food, beverage, and service standards.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, health & safety, and licensing regulations.
• Support and execute activations, seasonal menu changes, and special events.
• Drive revenue through effective floor management and upselling culture.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly trading performance (covers, spend per head, revenue).
• Manage labour costs in line with budget.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure stock control, ordering, and inventory accuracy.
• Oversee billing, cash handling, and financial controls.
• Ensure menus, pricing, and descriptions are accurate and aligned with brand standards.
• Maintain SOPs and ensure team adherence.
• Support marketing initiatives and ensure brand consistency in the restaurant.
• Manage guest feedback tracking and implement improvements.
• Ensure reporting and documentation are completed accurately and on time.

Essential

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Experience within a hotel or premium hospitality F&B environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and financial literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign.

Desirable

• Experience within a lifestyle or luxury hospitality brand.
• Exposure to events, private dining, or multi-outlet operations.
• Understanding of outlet pacing and revenue optimisation.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional, discreet, and brand-conscious.
• Proactive communicator and collaborative team member.

What We Offer

• £750 Refer a Friend Scheme
• 50% Employee discount in F&B outlets
• Pension Scheme
• Complimentary family meal and quality coffee/hot drinks whilst on duty
• Growing team with great training and progression opportunity
• Paid break and annual leave
• Good work/life balance
• Your birthday off (paid) after one year of service
• Hotel discount
• Wagestream
• Private Health Care
• Experience Stay - Breakfast included
• 5 days of paid sick leave for every rolling 12 months
• Additional holiday for each completed year of service

Please note whilst we wish we could respond to all applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.