Restaurant Manager

Permanently Unique; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food and drink Mon-Thu (up to

Dine at Tattu/Fenix after anniversay

Wagestream - access earned wages

Employee of the month

Monthly team-building events

Annual celebration

Cycle to work scheme

Bespoke staff food menu

Mental health first aiders

Management health care cash plan

Access to EAP scheme

Job summary

Permanently Unique in Manchester is seeking a General Manager to lead a luxury restaurant operation. You will be responsible for guiding a high-performing team at Fenix Manchester, delivering a unique guest journey and upholding brand standards.

The role requires strong leadership, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to drive service excellence across all shifts. Salary reflects market norms for permanent, full-time leadership in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing high-volume hospitality operations.
• Leadership and staff development abilities.
• Customer-focused with strong service standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and act as brand ambassador, staying calm under pressure.
• Manage high-volume operations during peak service.
• Inspire the team to deliver the owners' vision for a unique dining experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge of food and beverage and tailor to guest needs.
• Stay updated on industry trends.
• Drive meticulous service with attention to detail.
• Develop staff through training and coaching.
• Foster learning and growth among team members.

Job description

Job Ref: PER1471. Branch: Fenix Manchester. Location: Fenix Manchester, Salford. Salary/Benefits: £43,500 OTE. Contract type: Permanent. Hours: Full Time. Hours per week: 45. Posted date: 28/07/2026. Closing date: 08/09/2026.

What You'll Get Up To:

• You will be a natural leader of people who can inspire a team and bring out individual potential, an ambassador of the brand; you will need to be calm and collected when managing your team..
• Show your experience and capability for managing high volume operations and busy service periods..
• Inspire your team to deliver the owners' vision, to bring a unique and immersive dining experience to our guests..
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of food and beverage and understanding customers specific needs to deliver a unique experience..
• Keeps abreast of newest trends and innovations in the hospitality industry..
• Inspire the team to deliver impeccable service with unwavering attention to detail for our guests..
• Driving a team to greatness through exciting, innovative and engaging training..
• Show your passion for learning and developing new skills, and encouraging others to help them grow..

Why Permanently Unique?

Health & Happiness

• Monthly sessions for all the team to experience from massages, yoga, pottery painting and much more..
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bespoke staff food menu designed by all our head chefs.
• Mental health first aiders.
• Access to management health care cash plan.
• Access to EAP scheme.

Progression

• Bespoke development journey's for all our team.
• Development academies to support the progression and development of our team.
• Chef Academies visiting our amazing suppliers across the UK.

Extras

• 50% off food and drink Monday to Thursday up to a table of 4 at Tattu or Fenix restaurants.
• After reaching your 2nd Anniversary and each subsequent anniversary you will be welcomed to dine at any Tattu or Fenix restaurant.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Wagestream - access a share of your earned wages whenever you need it.
• Employee of the month award.
• Monthly team building events.
• Annual celebration.

Fenix is a modern, luxury, and captivating restaurant brand that connects with guests by taking them on a unique customer journey. Leading the way in brand identity, over the past four years we have built an international following through our dramatic interiors, specialist cuisine, and young, fresh service style

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £43,500 yearly

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