RESTAURANT MANAGER

Hiranga Consulting Ltd; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Creative input in events

Dynamic working environment

Job summary

Hiranga Consulting Ltd. seeks an experienced Restaurant & Events Manager to oversee a Spanish Mediterranean restaurant and bar in Sussex, plus manage private events. You will lead front-of-house, supervise the bar, and coordinate events from enquiry to delivery.

You will work with the Head Chef to maintain quality guest experiences, drive revenue through events, and mentor staff to uphold top standards. A hands-on leader with a passion for hospitality is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager, Events Manager, or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong background in both restaurant service and events management.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Lead the front-of-house team to deliver warm, professional service for lunch and dinner.
• Manage the bar operation and ensure seamless service.
• Oversee and coordinate private events, parties, and functions from enquiry to delivery.
• Work closely with Head Chef to ensure smooth service and high-quality guest experiences.
• Drive revenue through events, upselling, and promotions.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff to uphold high standards.
• Handle budgets, cost controls, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Front-of-house leadership

Event management

Staff development

Budgeting

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Restaurant Manager with experience in EVENTS, to oversee the day-to-day running of our beautiful Spanish Mediterranean restaurant and bar in Sussex, as well as manage and deliver a range of private events and functions.

The Role:

As Restaurant & Events Manager, you will be responsible for:

Leading the front-of-house team to deliver warm, professional, and attentive service for both lunch and evening dinner.

Managing the bar operation and ensuring seamless service.

Overseeing and coordinating private events, parties, and functions, from initial enquiry to successful delivery.

Working closely with the Head Chef to ensure smooth service and consistently high-quality guest experiences.

Driving revenue through events, upselling, and creative promotions.

Recruiting, training, and developing staff to uphold the highest standards.

Handling budgets, cost controls, and ensuring operational efficiency.

About You:

Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager, Events Manager, or in a similar leadership role.

Strong background in both restaurant service and events management.

Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to multitask.

A hands-on leader with a natural ability to inspire and motivate a team.

Financially astute, with experience managing budgets and achieving revenue targets.

A genuine passion for hospitality, Mediterranean food, and creating memorable guest experiences.

We Offer:

Competitive salary package (dependent on experience).

The opportunity to shape and lead both restaurant service and event operations.

Creative input in shaping events and the guest experience.

A supportive, dynamic working environment.

Career progression as the business continues to grow.

If you are an energetic and experienced manager looking for a new challenge, and you thrive in both the buzz of service and the excitement of events, we’d love to hear from you.