Restaurant Manager

Olympus Recruitment; Marlow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality recruitment agency is seeking a Restaurant Manager for a busy restaurant in Marlow. Ideal candidates will have management experience in a high-volume setting, a strong background in financial control, and a passion for enhancing guest satisfaction. This role offers a unique work-life balance with daytime shifts only, ensuring a fulfilling professional experience in a family-run atmosphere.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Opportunity for site transformation

Supportive and family-like work culture

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a similar hospitality setting.
• Experience in financial control, including P&L responsibility.
• Ability to work in high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant operations in a busy, high-volume venue.
• Drive standards and deliver results through effective management.
• Coach and develop both front and back of house teams.

Skills

Leadership

Financial control

Coaching teams

Guest satisfaction

Communication

Job description

Overview

Restaurant Manager - NO EVENINGS & ALTERNATE WEEKENDS

Salary: Up to £30,000 + Daytimes Only + Work-Life Balance

Full-Time | No Evenings | Alternate Weekends

Are you a passionate and driven leader looking for your next challenge? This is an incredible opportunity to join a well-established, family-run business that is not only a respected leader in the UK hospitality industry, but also known for its strong values, people-first culture, and commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences.

We\'re looking for a Restaurant Manager to take the reins at our client\'s busy restaurant in Marlow - a high-volume venue seating up to 150 covers.

Why Apply

• Family-run - join a business where your voice matters and your work makes a real impact
• Industry-leading brand - with a strong footprint across the UK and a reputation for quality, service, and innovation
• Work-life balance - daytime-only shifts (finish by 6PM!) and alternate weekend working
• Opportunity to lead a site transformation - put your stamp on a high-potential location with big plans
• Beautiful setting - work in a stunning, countryside location that guests and staff alike love

What We're Looking For

• A natural leader from a branded, full-service background who understands how to drive standards and deliver results
• Experience in financial control, including P&L responsibility, budgeting, and cost management
• A track record of coaching and developing large FOH and BOH teams
• Confidence working in high-volume environments with a strong focus on guest satisfaction
• A proactive, hands-on manager who leads from the front and isn\'t afraid to roll up their sleeves
• A passion for turning underperforming sites around and driving them to become high-performing successes
• A calm and confident communicator, capable of managing change and inspiring a team through a period of evolution
• Kitchen trained or confident & able to step into the kitchen in times of need

The Essentials

• Previous management experience in a similar hospitality setting (high volume restaurant, branded ideally)
• A full UK driving licence (due to site location)

This role is ideal for someone who loves the buzz and pace of hospitality, but also values a more balanced lifestyle. It\'s an opportunity to join a business where you\'re not just a number — you\'re part of a wider family, with support, recognition and room to grow.

If you\'re ready to lead, transform, and thrive - we want to hear from you.

Apply now and take your next big step in a business that\'s going places