Restaurant Manager - Casual (May - August)

Compass Group PLC; Forest Row; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Restaurant Manager for its renowned restaurant at Glyndebourne Opera House. This role requires overseeing restaurant operations, managing staff, and ensuring exceptional customer service during the Summer Opera Festival. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership skills and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and unique opportunities to work in a high-profile dining setting.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Weekly paid tronc

Free shuttle bus from Lewes Station

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experienced manager able to lead a front-of-house team.
• Strong leadership and customer service skills essential.
• Ability to inspire a team in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Manage and support front-of-house staff.
• Ensure excellent service standards and handle guest enquiries.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service abilities

Ability to work under pressure

Positive attitude

Job description

This is a casual position, with hours varying week to week based on business needs. During the Festival we operate seven days a week, so flexibility is essential, including weekend work. The role includes overseeing day-to-day restaurant operations, managing and supporting front-of-house staff, ensuring excellent service standards, handling guest enquiries and feedback, and working closely with kitchen and events teams to deliver a seamless dining experience in a high-profile, fine-dining environment.

We are looking for experienced, motivated individuals with strong leadership skills, excellent customer service abilities, and a positive, can-do attitude. You will be able to work calmly under pressure, inspire a team, and deliver an exceptional experience for every guest.

Glyndebourne Opera House, set in the beautiful Sussex countryside, is one of the world's most iconic cultural venues, renowned for its opera, elegant dining, and famous summer picnics. Dining at Glyndebourne delivers high-quality hospitality across restaurants, bars, private dining spaces and outdoor catering. We are recruiting a Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team in the renowned restaurant led by Chef Steve Groves for the Summer Opera Festival, running from May to August 2026., Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Restaurant Associates is proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to supporting and developing our people.

• Competitive hourly rate
• Weekly paid tronc
• Free shuttle bus from Lewes Station
• Free onsite parking
• The opportunity to lead a team in Chef Steve Groves' restaurant at one of the UK's most iconic cultural venues