Restaurant Manager

Pieminister; Park Central; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Training & development

Competitive salary

Bonus up to 15%

Pension plan

28 days holiday

Counselling support

Volunteer day

Cycle to work

Family pies

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Pieminister is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a warm, welcoming team and deliver legendary guest experiences across our Bristol-born pie crew.

You will be responsible for developing the team, ensuring pies are perfectly golden, and managing sales and stock with support from Head Office to ensure top-tier customer service. Join a values-driven company focused on great food and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a restaurant team.
• Ability to motivate staff and maintain high service standards.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and people management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Captain a fantastic team and deliver legendary guest experiences.
• Select and develop the team, ensure pies are perfectly golden.
• Champion for customers, resolve issues with a smile.
• Track sales and stock with Head Office support.
• Train your team and share pie knowledge.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff motivation

Calm under pressure

Customer service

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Calling all Pie-oneers!

Do you wish most things were wrapped in pastry and coved in gravy? Then this could be for you!

If you're a born leader with a passion for creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, then look no further than Pieminister! We're on the hunt for a top-notch Restaurant Manager to join our pie crew.

We're more than just pies!

We're a Bristol-born company, forged on the fields of Glastonbury festival in 2003. We're a company with a big heart and a bigger love of proper good food. We take pride in using the finest, ethically sourced ingredients to create our legendary pies. We look after the planet, our people and most of all our customers.

A taste of what you'll be getting up to:

• You'll be the captain of a fantastic team, helping them deliver legendary Pieminister experiences for every guest
• From selecting & developing the team to ensuring our pies are perfectly golden, you'll keep things running smoothly & efficiently
• You'll be a champion for our customers, resolving any issues with a smile and a genuine love of great service
• Numbers are your friend! With support form Head Office, you'll help us keep track of the all-important sales & stock, making sure we're always well-stocked with pies and cocktails
• You'll learn how to train your team, share your pie knowledge & keep everyone up to speed on the latest Pieminister goings-on

What makes you the perfect Captain of the Pie Crew?

• You've got experience leading a restaurant team & know the importance of a happy team
• You're a natural motivator, able to inspire your team & keep them fired up (even after a long shift!)
• You can juggle multiple plates (metaphorically, of course) & stay calm under pressure
• You share our passion for amazing food, friendly service & creating a truly memorable experience for our customers
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Bonus points for a big smile, a love of gravy puns & the ability to quote pie-related movie lines!

Pieminister Perks, Pay & Benefits:

• Get your hands on all the pies you can eat (at a staff discount, of course!) A chance to be part of a fun and friendly team who are passionate about what they do
• Training & development opportunities to help you become the ultimate Pieminister legend!
• Very competitive salary and 40hr per week contract. Plus your share of tips (TRONC)
• Quarterly Performance Bonus up to 15% of salary
• Plan for the future: with company pension contributions
• 28 days holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme: with access to counselling
• One paid volunteering day a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Pies for Family Events: Make family events extra special with a supply of free pies - our way of spreading the pie love (within reason of course...)
• Sustainability Initiatives: Contribute to and engage with our sustainability efforts, BCorp values, and our commitment to being stewards of the environment.

Only the most pie-tastic candidates will be invited to join our feast. So if you're ready to be a part of our pie-loving community, are a strong leader with an eye for detail, & have the energy to drive success,