Restaurant Manager

Hawksmoor; Manchester; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksmoor Manchester is seeking an exceptional Restaurant Manager to lead a passionate team and maintain high standards in hospitality. With a commitment to employee development and a culture that values contributions, this is an opportunity to grow within a leading restaurant group recognized for its dedication to sustainability and excellence.

Benefits

Refer a friend bonus from day 1

Tronc paid for every hour worked

Discounted health and fitness benefits

Free meals when at work

50% off food for you and loved ones

28 days’ holiday including service charge

Investment in training and development

Qualifications

• Prior senior management experience required.
• Proven track record of leading shifts and managing large teams.
• Experience in delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage restaurant shifts effectively.
• Ensure high-quality hospitality standards are met.
• Develop and support team members to improve performance.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Team Management

Calm Presence

Education

Senior Management Experience

Job description

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At Hawksmoor Manchester, we do things differently. We believe restaurants should be places where every detail makes people feel seen, known, and valued - turning ordinary moments into memorable ones through the power of hospitality. That goes for our team just as much as it does for our guests.

We’re looking for an exceptional Restaurant Manager to join our talented management team and help us keep pushing the standard for what brilliant hospitality looks and feels like.

You’ll be joining an experienced, passionate management team consisting of Head Chef, Bar Manager, Wine Manager, and Reservations Manager – who all work closely to deliver outstanding service day in, day out. It’s a collaborative, high-performance environment where clear communication is key.

Who we’re looking for:

A natural leader who brings high standards, a calm presence, and a genuine passion for hospitality. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment but understands that our culture is just as important as our product. We’re after someone who works hard and lifts those around them — that combination matters deeply to us.

You’ll need prior Senior Management experience and a proven track record of leading successful shifts, managing a large team, developing people, and delivering exceptional service. Many of our managers join us from more senior roles elsewhere, drawn by the opportunity to work with brilliant people, in a fantastic organization, and grow with us.

Why Hawksmoor:

Shortly after being named the best steak restaurant in the world, we became a certified B Corp in 2022 and ranked as one of the top 100 Best Companies to work for over 13 years. This is alongside being rated as one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the country and raising over £1 million for Action Against Hunger, as well as supporting several charities closer to home.

• Salary package of £58,000 (we pay hourly so every hour you work is paid for)
• We take development seriously – Restaurant Managers don’t just run great shifts, they learn to lead.
• You’ll be supported by a collaborative senior team and a business that genuinely invests in its people.
• We don’t want this to be just another job. We want it to be a step into a long, fulfilling career.
• If you're looking for a company where the people matter as much as the numbers, where leadership is shaped through real support and growth, and where culture is built not by posters on the wall but by the people in the room - we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits Include:

• Refer a friend bonus from day 1
• Tronc paid for every hour you work, including breaks and holidays
• Use of Wagestream to instantly access the wages you’ve earned
• Discounted health and fitness benefits
• Additional paid maternity and paternity leave to help you care for new additions to your family
• Income protection insurance for critical illness and death benefit
• Free meals when you’re at work
• 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
• An optional paid day each year for volunteering
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping, restaurants, and more
• 28 days’ holiday that includes service charge
• A restaurant welfare budget allocated for healthy snacks, drinks, and support during our busiest times of the year
• Huge investment in training and development with qualifications across Wine, H&S, Food Safety, HR, and a five-stage management development programme, run in partnership with the Watershed Management School
• Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice, and more

We strive to be a company that is inclusive in terms of age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be happy at work.