Restaurant Manager

-; Newbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Full training and development

Online Learning Hub

Employee discounts

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd in Newbury is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead a busy restaurant and cafe operation. You will be visible on the floor, coach the team and partner with the kitchen to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

This senior role offers daytime hours with evenings off, alternate weekends, generous leave and a strong benefits package designed to reward leadership and performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager within a busy commercial operation.
• Strong hospitality background with passion for customer service.
• Confident leader who works from the floor and drives standards.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day responsibility for a busy restaurant and cafe operation.
• Lead from the floor and set the standard for excellent customer service.
• Coach, develop and motivate the team to deliver consistently strong standards.
• Delegate effectively and develop your management team to take greater ownership.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure service runs smoothly.
• Manage rotas, staffing levels, stock and operational controls.
• Maintain excellent food safety, cleanliness and compliance standards.
• Drive sales and identify opportunities to improve commercial performance.
• Ensure the operation delivers consistently strong hospitality standards.

Skills

Restaurant management

Customer service

People management

Leadership

Staff coaching

Job description

Restaurant Manager – Every evening off, every other weekend off, up to £38K in Newbury

Are you an experienced Restaurant Manager looking for a busy, hands-on role in Newbury where you can lead from the front, develop your team and still enjoy every evening off?

We are recruiting for a substantial restaurant and cafe operation where you will have the opportunity to take real ownership of the team, service standards and commercial performance. This is a varied hospitality role suited to someone who enjoys being visible in the operation and is equally comfortable supporting front of house and kitchen teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is hands on with the team and understands how great customer service can drive loyalty, reputation and sales.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £38,000 per annum

• Sociable daytime hours with every evening off

• Alternate weekend working

• No split shifts

• 31 days annual leave

• Enhanced Pension Scheme

• Life Assurance

• Full training and development

• Access to an Online Learning Hub

• 20% employee discount

• 50% discount on the restaurant menu while on shift

• Free on-site parking

• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family

• Access to exclusive retail discounts, deals and cashback

• A senior role where you can influence team culture, customer experience and commercial performance

What you will be doing

As Restaurant Manager in Newbury, you will:

• Take day-to-day responsibility for a busy restaurant and cafe operation

• Lead from the floor and set the standard for excellent customer service

• Coach, develop and motivate the team to deliver consistently strong standards

• Delegate effectively and develop your management team to take greater ownership

• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure service runs smoothly

• Manage rotas, staffing levels, stock and operational controls

• Maintain excellent food safety, cleanliness and compliance standards

• Drive sales and identify opportunities to improve commercial performance

• Ensure the operation delivers consistently strong hospitality standards

What we’re looking for

You will need:

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager within a busy commercial operation

• A strong hospitality background with a genuine passion for customer service

• The confidence to lead from the front and remain hands-on when required

• Strong people-management skills and the ability to develop and delegate

• Commercial awareness and a good understanding of restaurant performance

• The ability to remain organised and maintain high standards during busy service

• Experience managing a varied food and beverage operation

• The ability to reliably travel to Newbury

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

If you are an experienced Restaurant Manager looking for a senior role in Newbury where you can develop people, influence performance and enjoy genuine work-life balance, this could be a great next move.

Job Number | 49148 INDF&B
Role | Restaurant Manager
Location | Newbury
Consultant | Kevin Thomas