Restaurant Manager

Leonardo Hotels; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special room rates

Recognition scheme

Talent referral

Wellbeing calendar

Ongoing training programmes

Job summary

Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead the Food & Beverage team and ensure guests have an exceptional experience. You’ll be on the floor, supporting colleagues and driving service standards throughout the shift.

You’ll set KPIs, manage rotas in advance for work-life balance, run regular team meetings, and identify training opportunities to develop your team within Leonardo Hotels. Together you’ll shape a welcoming, high-performing dining operation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Food & Beverage team in a hotel or hospitality setting.
• Ability to set KPIs and support the team in achieving them.
• Experience planning and issuing rotas in advance for work-life balance.
• Strong guest service focus with proactive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to ensure guests have an incredible experience.
• Set KPIs and support the team in achieving them.
• Be visible on the floor and back the team.
• Plan and issue rotas in advance for work-life balance.
• Identify training opportunities for future growth.

Job description

## Restaurant ManagerApply: Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR103798Be Yourself – Be a Bold Team Player – Be Leonardo Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland!As a Restaurant Manager, you’ll keep your department running like clockwork and lead your team to ensure our guests have an incredible experience with us. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! You’ll think creatively to offer first-class customer service and go above and beyond to deliver the best possible experiences for our guests. If you’re our ideal Food & Beverage Manager, you will: • Be yourself! • Lead by example and let your personality shine through • Be visible on the floor, so that the team knows you’ve got their backs • Ensure KPIs are set and support the team in achieving these • Lead regular team meetings – not only will this help with building relationships but a coffee chat goes a long way! • Complete and issue rotas in advance – life/work balance is important, your team need to be able to make plans outside of work too • Identify any training opportunities – we want you and your team to build a future with Leonardo HotelsINDLHSome of the perks our Restaurant Manager could enjoy include:* Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe* Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops* Talent referral scheme* Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!* Wellbeing Calendar* Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progressionWe’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.Why come join us as a Restaurant Manager?We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, “Come Join Us Guest Care” training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!