Restaurant Manager - Casual (May - August)

Compass Group UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Restaurant Manager for the Summer Opera Festival at Glyndebourne Opera House in Sussex. The role involves overseeing restaurant operations, managing staff, and ensuring high service standards in a vibrant, fine-dining environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Flexibility is essential due to varied hours. This is a unique opportunity to work at an iconic cultural venue during a prestigious festival.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Weekly paid tronc

Free shuttle bus from Lewes Station

Free onsite parking

Opportunity to lead a fine-dining team

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality management or similar roles.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Manage and support front-of-house staff.
• Ensure excellent service standards.
• Handle guest enquiries and feedback.
• Work closely with kitchen and events teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service abilities

Ability to work under pressure

Team inspiration

Positive attitude

Job description

Restaurant Manager - Summer Opera Festival 2026
Glyndebourne Opera House | Sussex

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.

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.

What We Offer

• 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

Interviews will be held in February 2026. If your application is successful, we will be in touch at the beginning of February 2026 to invite you to interview.

Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Restaurant Associates is proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to supporting and developing our people.

Apply today to lead a team and deliver an unforgettable summer at Glyndebourne.