Restaurant Manager

Whitbread Plc; Rainham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Restaurant Manager for their Manor Farm location in Rainham. The ideal candidate will support team recruitment, enhance service delivery, and drive operational standards. You will enjoy a salary of up to £39,250, excellent training, and significant discounts at restaurants and hotels. Join us to lead a dynamic team and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

25% off in restaurants

Up to 50% off in hotels

High street and retail discounts

Excellent training programs

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with hands-on approach.
• Ability to thrive in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Passion for service and strong brand knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in recruitment and onboarding.
• Drive individual performance through coaching and one-on-ones.
• Champion change and drive sales through guest feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

High standards

Team motivation

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Restaurant Manager - Manor Farm (Rainham) - Beefeater

CAPTION: Job details

Posting date: 06 October 2025

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 05 November 2025

Location: Rainham, Kent, ME8 7JE

Company: Whitbread

Job type: Permanent

Job reference: 109372-4492

Summary: Restaurant Manager - Manor Farm (Rainham) - Beefeater

Salary: £37,000-£39,250

Offering more than just a great career opportunity that starts with the very best induction training, there's a salary of up to £39,250, great discounts and benefits as well as the chance to earn a whopping bonus! Reporting to the General Manager, our Restaurant Managers play a pivotal part in the daily success and running of the restaurant. It's all about creating a winning team and delivering the best service to our guests.

It takes a great team to deliver a best in class restaurant experience, so you'll…

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in the recruitment, induction and onboarding of any new team members.
• Demonstrate your leadership with a hands-on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating your team through pre-shift briefs.
• Drive high individual performance through regular one to ones and coaching, ensuring they understand their goals.
• Have an eye for detail, high standards and the ability to thrive in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Show passion for the brand, ensuring your team are as knowledgeable and confident as you are.

We want you to be the best you can be and so we will give you the tools to manage labour and cost margins effectively. It's up to you to show what you've got when it comes to driving sales and revenue, proactively using guest feedback to maximise opportunities. We're an innovative business so you'll champion change and implement this with the team.

What's in it for you

In addition to a competitive salary, you'll also benefit from:

• Full induction and training.
• Excellent access to training and development programmes.
• The top tools and systems to achieve your KPI's.
• 25% off in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.
• High street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets and Gym membership.

If you want to be part of a dynamic management team and our vision, develop yourself in a market leading company and have the skills, personality and passion to create moments that matter for our teams and guests then apply now!