Restaurant Manager

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive industry pay

Staff discount 50%

Gift voucher on anniversaries

Career development and training

Free meals while on shift

Extra holiday entitlement

Discounts at retailers

Job summary

The Ivy Collection in London is seeking a confident Restaurant Manager to lead front-of-house operations and deliver outstanding guest experiences.

You will build and coach a high-performing team, maintain service standards, and analyse feedback to drive continuous improvements. This is a dynamic role in a beloved hospitality brand.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Restaurant Manager role.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Excellent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, courteous, and professional service to the highest standards.
• Build and maintain an efficient team, driving business objectives.
• Develop a learning culture and ensure team members feel valued and rewarded.
• Manage employees in line with agreed skills and standards, with regular feedback.
• Respond promptly and effectively to guest requests and queries.
• Analyse Mystery Diner reports and communicate improvements to the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

English proficiency

Job description

Welcome to The Ivy Collection, we embody timeless elegance and vibrant hospitality in every guest experience. Our iconic restaurants, situated across the UK and beyond, are celebrated for exceptional food, outstanding service, and the creation of unforgettable moments.

We’re searching for a confident Restaurant Manager.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team in one of the UK’s most-loved restaurant brands.

Benefits & rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay (based on salary & Tronc)
• Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships.
• Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working.
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

Key elements of your role as Restaurant Manager:

• To provide friendly, courteous, and professional service at all times to the highest standards, leading by example.
• To build and maintain an efficient team of employees, driving the team towards the objectives of the business.
• To develop a learning culture and to ensure that all team members feel valued and rewarded.
• To manage all employees in line with the agreed skills and standards, giving regular feedback and appraisals
• To ensure all guest requests and queries are responded to promptly and effectively.
• Analyse Mystery Diner reports and communicate them back to your team, finding ways to improve and learn.

About you:

• You have 2 years + experience in this position
• You have the experience and skills to oversee and support a team of managers, as well as the entire front of house operation.
• You love to wow guests with exceptional service, and you can cope well under pressure during a busy service.
• You have excellent English language skills

About us:

Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.