Restaurant Manager – Bambini

Ennismore; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

TRONC scheme

28 days holidays

Pension

Life insurance

Health plan

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Free night at The Hoxton

Staff meals

Job summary

Ennismore’s Il Bambini Club at The Hoxton, Shoreditch is seeking a passionate Restaurant Manager to lead the team and deliver warm, seamless service across day and night. The role focuses on floor and bar leadership, guest experience, and close collaboration with the culinary team to ensure menu availability.

You’ll drive team energy with a hands-on leadership style, foster a fun, high-performance culture, and ensure safety, stock, and financial controls are consistently applied.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop a hospitality team.
• Strong passion for guest service and events.
• Ability to create a memorable guest experience and a positive atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the restaurant and bar areas are H&S compliant for each shift.
• Run the daily briefing for the restaurant/bar team.
• Coordinate and run the reservations system and floor plan.
• Support stock management for Food & Beverage and menu knowledge.
• Lead training on wine, food and beverage offerings.
• Manage cash handling and nightly revenue reporting.
• Oversee service on the floor and bar, opening/closing duties.
• Collaborate with culinary team on menus and product availability.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality passion

Team development

Customer experience

Positive attitude

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Restaurant Manager to be part of our team for The Hoxton, Shoreditch in our Il Bambini Club.

Il Bambini Club is bringing its joyful trattoria spirit from Paris to London! A celebration of Italian generosity and colourful design, Bambini is all about live music, shared feasts, and a carefree atmosphere. We’re looking for a Restaurant Manager who can lead the team in delivering warm, seamless service and keep the floor buzzing with energy and charm, day and night.

Job Description

What you’ll do…

• Ensure the restaurant/bar area are H&S compliant for each shift
• Run the daily briefing for the restaurant/bar team
• Coordinating and running the reservations system
• Drafting Floor plan based on covers
• Supporting the Restaurant AGM with Food & Beverage stock; ordering, stock counts
• Support the Restaurant AGM on training of wine, food and beverage menus
• Cash handling and daily reporting of revenues as per hotel SOP’s
• Responsible for the service on the floor and bar
• Responsible for the safe opening and closing of the restaurant
• Working with the culinary team on menus, service and product availability

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

• A natural at leading and managing others, you lead by example and create an environment where your team can be their best self
• Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here
• Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night
• You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get stuff done
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way

Additional Information

What’s in it for you…

• Competitive salary + participation in the TRONC scheme
• 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension, and life insurance.
• A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing
• It’s ok not to be Ok, we have a confidential hotline for any support you require about anything and a network of mental health first aiders
• Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners
• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift
• Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you decide to leave us!)
• Free night at The Hoxton every year and something a little extra £££ when you hit the big milestones!
• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands
• Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work
• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities
• Regular team get togethers, from our team drinks to our (pretty special!) bi-annual parties – we know how to have a good time!
• Enhanced family leave for when you’re expanding your family
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.