Restaurant Manager

Harri.com; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food and drink

Staff meals on shift

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Stream financial wellbeing

Overnight stay in the Cotswolds

Employee of the Month £150 meal for 2

Career progression & training

24/7 Health & Wellbeing support

Employee referral scheme

Benefits platform discounts

Service charge to staff

Job summary

Public House Group in London is seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead a high-energy venue, delivering warm welcomes, seamless service and memorable guest experiences. You will oversee reservations, floor operations and service with the Head Chef and management team, train staff, ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety, and maintain a clean, safe environment during busy services.

The role rewards leadership and teamwork with ongoing training and opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role in the hospitality industry.
• Experience in a high-end venue or fine dining is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of service and ensure guests feel welcomed.
• Oversee daily operations including reservations, floor management and service delivery.
• Work with Head Chef and management to deliver smooth, efficient service.
• Train, motivate and support staff to maintain a positive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety; maintain a clean environment.
• Monitor quality and guest satisfaction during busy services.

Skills

Leadership skills

Hospitality experience

Staff training

Customer service

Communication

Job description

We are looking for a hands-on, dynamic and passionate Restaurant Manager to join our fantastic team at Public House Group. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong leadership skills, a passion for the hospitality industry, and a commitment to creating memorable experiences for our guests. If you're a natural leader with a flair for creating memorable moments and managing a high-energy venue, we'd love to hear from you!

What's in it for you as a Restaurant Manager:

• 50% off food and drink in our venues for a table of up to 4 people.
• Delicious staff meals on shift (venue teams only).
• Growing your family? Enjoy enhanced maternity and paternity pay once you've been with us for a year.
• Access to Stream, a financial wellbeing platform, helping you manage, save and access up to 50% of your earnings in advance of payday.
• Celebrate your 1-year work anniversary with an overnight stay in the Cotswolds, on us!
• Be recognised as Employee of the Month across the group and win a £150 meal for two.
• Career progression opportunities, ongoing training to develop yourself personally and professionally.
• 24/7 Health and Wellbeing support, access support lines anytime for your mental, physical and financial health.
• Earn more with our employee referral scheme.
• Access to Benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, bars, restaurants + more.
• Every penny of service charge goes to the people who work in our venues and eligible roles.

What you'll be doing as a Restaurant Manager:

• Maintain a high level of service and ensure guests feel genuinely welcomed.
• Oversee daily operations including reservations, floor management, and service delivery.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and management team to deliver a smooth, efficient service.
• Support, train, and motivate staff to provide excellent service and maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensure the restaurant complies with all conditions of the licence, policy and legislation, including health and safety, and maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Monitor quality, presentation, and overall guest satisfaction, working closely with the team to maintain high standards and support your team during a busy service.

About you, our new Restaurant Manager:

• Proven experience in a leadership role in the hospitality industry.
• Ideally have previous experience in a high-end venue or fine dining.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Positive and friendly attitude, with a willingness to work collaboratively with the team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions under pressure.
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating a positive experience for guests.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

About Us:

Public House Group is a collection of pubs and restaurants across London and the Cotswolds. Our journey began with The Pelican, setting the tone for everything that followed. Each of our venues champions the very best of the UK, from responsibly sourced meats and seasonal vegetables to a carefully curated selection of wines and spirits. At the heart of what we do is a commitment to craftsmanship, provenance and authenticity. We work closely with farmers, growers and suppliers who share our values, ensuring that every dish and every drink reflects quality, integrity and care.

As we continue to grow, our focus remains the same: to create spaces that feel both timeless and contemporary, where guests experience honest food, thoughtful service and a genuine connection to British produce.