Restaurant Manager

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Manchester seeks a passionate Restaurant Manager to lead a team of 40 and ensure exceptional guest experiences. This role involves daily operations, team training, and fostering an inclusive culture. Join us to make a significant impact in a celebrated dining environment.

Benefits

Refer a friend bonus

Tronc paid for every hour worked

Discounted health and fitness benefits

Additional paid maternity and paternity leave

Free meals at work

50% off food for loved ones

Optional 20 hours for volunteering

Exclusive savings on travel and shopping

28 days’ holiday including service charge

Extensive training and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams and restaurants of a similar scale is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and ensure exceptional service.
• Provide training, mentorship, and support to staff.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture.

Skills

Team Management

Customer Service

Leadership

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About Hawksmoor Manchester

After an incredible 10 years of operation and being one of the city’s busiest restaurants, Hawksmoor Manchester is looking for a restaurant manager.

We are proud winners of the Great Service Award at the Manchester Food & Drink Festival in 2023 and 2019.

Join our management team, including the General Manager, AGMs, Executive Chef, Bar Manager, Wine Manager, and Reservations Manager, as the head of our large restaurant department!

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Front of House Manager to join us and make a significant impact. If you love fostering a positive, motivated, and inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and driven to succeed, this could be the perfect opportunity. As our Restaurant Manager, you will play a crucial role in helping the team grow and excel by providing training, mentorship, and support to ensure exceptional service and hospitality for our guests.

Our restaurant serves over 2,000 guests weekly, with a team of 40 staff including junior managers, head waiters, waiters, and food runners. You will lead by example, demonstrating what great service looks like, and be actively involved in all aspects of daily operations, from welcoming guests to ensuring a smooth dining experience. You will also have the opportunity to build a team culture centered around passion, dedication, and creating memorable guest experiences. The ideal candidate will love being in the dining room, balancing team and guest needs, and maintaining high standards.

Experience managing teams and restaurants of a similar scale is essential.

Why Work With Us?

We have been recognized as the best steak restaurant in the world, became a certified B Corp in 2022, and have ranked among the top 100 Best Companies to Work For over 10 years. We are also noted as one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the country, raising over £1 million for Action Against Hunger and supporting local charities like Dublin Simon.

Benefits Include:

• Refer a friend bonus from day one
• Tronc paid for every hour worked, including breaks and holidays
• Discounted health and fitness benefits
• Additional paid maternity and paternity leave
• Free meals at work
• 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
• Optional 20 hours annually for volunteering
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping, restaurants, and more
• 28 days’ holiday including service charge
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks, and support during busy times
• Extensive training and development programs across Wine, H&S, Food Safety, HR, and a management development program in partnership with the Watershed Management School

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all, regardless of age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background, where everyone can be happy at work.