Restaurant Manager – Brand New Opening Gourmet Chicken Burger Restaurant

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hospitality group in Bristol is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the launch of a high-energy concept. The role demands a hands-on leader with a passion for hospitality and proven track record in a busy, quality-led environment. Responsibilities include team coaching, budget management, and implementing sales strategies. This full-time position offers a base salary of £32,000 plus service charge, with real potential for career progression as the group expands across the UK.

Qualifications

• Current Restaurant Manager or strong Assistant Manager from a busy, quality-led brand.
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends during peak trading.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front: set service standards and create unforgettable guest moments.
• Build & coach a high-performing FOH team.
• Run the floor & the numbers: rota, stock, suppliers, budgets and KPIs.
• Grow sales through sharp execution, smart planning and local marketing.
• Hire, train, develop— you’ll create a place people love to work.

Skills

Exceptional people skills

Hands-on leadership

Commercially sharp

Passion for hospitality

Job description

Be the face of Bristol’s hottest new opening.

Independent group. Quality food. Big personality. Serious growth plans.

What You’ll Get

• £32,000 base + service charge (realistic OTE shared at interview)
• Own the launch of a high-energy, high-quality concept in Bristol
• Fast progression as the group expands across the UK
• Supportive, people-first culture that backs your ideas

What You’ll Do

• Lead from the front: set service standards and create unforgettable guest moments
• Build & coach a high-performing FOH team (and work closely with BOH and the owners)
• Run the floor & the numbers: rota, stock, suppliers, budgets and KPIs
• Grow sales through sharp execution, smart planning and local marketing
• Hire, train, develop— you’ll create a place people love to work

Who You Are

• Current Restaurant Manager or strong Assistant Manager from a busy, quality-led brand
• Hands-on leader with exceptional people skills and a passion for hospitality
• Commercially sharp: confident with budgets, costs and targets
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends during peak trading

The Role

Full-time, Bristol city location. Independent group with national ambitions.

Interested?

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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