Restaurant Manager

Aramark UK; Watford; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary £42,000 per annum

40 hours per week

Pension scheme and life assurance

Generous annual leave entitlement

Employee benefits platform

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health Champions

Free meal on duty

Free gym membership

Zusammenfassung

Aramark UK is launching the Boiler House Restaurant in Watford, and seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the opening and ongoing success. You will build a high-performing team, shape guest experience from day one, and drive financial and operational performance.

The role covers guest satisfaction, budgeting, compliance and continuous improvement, with a focus on delivering exceptional hospitality and achieving commercial objectives. 40 hours per week with a competitive package.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading high-volume hospitality operations.
• Proven ability to recruit, train and retain a high-performing team.
• Strong commercial awareness with budgeting and cost control experience.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the restaurant.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and create memorable guest experiences.
• Recruit, train, develop and retain a high-performing team.
• Manage labour, food and operating costs to achieve financial targets.
• Drive sales growth and maximise profitability through effective operational management.
• Ensure waste management processes are implemented and continuously reviewed.
• Maintain pricing, promotional activity and menu standards in line with business objectives.
• Oversee stock control, ordering and inventory management.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health and safety, and company procedures.
• Analyse business performance and implement action plans to drive continuous improvement.
• Act as the lead ambassador for the restaurant, promoting a positive culture and strong team engagement.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Financial management

Team development

Guest experience

Operational excellence

Jobbeschreibung

Boiler House Restaurant (Opening Mid-January 2026)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the launch and ongoing success of the Boiler House Restaurant, opening in mid-January 2026.

We are seeking an inspirational and commercially focused hospitality leader to take full responsibility for the operation of this brand-new restaurant. This is a unique opportunity to build a high-performing team, shape the guest experience from day one, and establish the Boiler House Restaurant as a leading dining destination.

As Restaurant Manager, you will be accountable for all aspects of the restaurant's performance, including guest satisfaction, financial results, operational excellence, team development, compliance, and continuous improvement. You will lead from the front, creating a culture of exceptional hospitality while ensuring the business delivers against its operational and commercial objectives.

If you are an experienced Restaurant Manager or an ambitious hospitality professional ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

What's in It for You?

• Salary: £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
• 40 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service, plus the option to purchase additional holiday.
• Employee benefits platform with online GP access and discounts at hundreds of retailers.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Mental Health Champions.
• Free meal whilst on duty.
• Free gym membership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the restaurant.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and create memorable guest experiences.
• Recruit, train, develop and retain a high-performing team.
• Manage labour, food and operating costs to achieve financial targets.
• Drive sales growth and maximise profitability through effective operational management.
• Ensure waste management processes are implemented and continuously reviewed.
• Maintain pricing, promotional activity and menu standards in line with business objectives.
• Oversee stock control, ordering and inventory management.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health and safety, and company procedures.
• Analyse business performance and implement action plans to drive continuous improvement.
• Act as the lead ambassador for the restaurant, promoting a positive culture and strong team engagement.

Qualifications

• Previous Restaurant Manager, Deputy Manager or Senior Hospitality Management experience within a high-volume restaurant, catering or hospitality environment.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience managing labour costs, food costs and operational budgets.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and customer service excellence.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience opening a new restaurant or hospitality venue would be highly advantageous.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Additional Information

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]

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