Restaurant Manager (Daytime Only!)

Olympus Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime shifts

No evenings

Work-life balance

Job summary

Olympus Recruitment is seeking a Restaurant Manager for a Preston-based site with daytime-only shifts and no evenings. The role offers a salary up to £35,000 and a strong work-life balance within a branded, high-volume hospitality environment.

You will lead front-of-house and back-of-house teams, manage P&L responsibilities, and drive standards to deliver outstanding guest experiences. A full UK driving licence and kitchen experience are preferred, with progression opportunities across the group.

Qualifications

• A natural leader from a branded, full-service background with ability to drive standards and results.
• Experience in financial control, including P&L responsibility, budgeting and cost management.
• Track record of coaching and developing large FOH and BOH teams.
• Confident in high-volume environments with a strong focus on guest satisfaction.
• Hands-on manager who leads from the front and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves.
• Passion for turning underperforming sites around and driving them to become high-performing successes.
• Calm and confident communicator, capable of managing change and inspiring a team through a period of evolution.
• Previous management experience in a similar branded hospitality setting (high volume).
• A full UK driving licence (due to site location).
• Kitchen experience - confident handling food and stepping in where needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant operations in a daytime-only environment to meet brand standards.
• Oversee FOH/BOH teams, scheduling, and performance.
• Manage P&L, budgeting, cost controls, and financial targets.
• Drive guest satisfaction and guest experience initiatives.
• Support site transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead by example and coach staff to deliver consistent service.

Skills

Leadership

P&L budgeting

Cost management

Staff coaching

Guest satisfaction

Change management

Communication

Brand standards

Food service

Job description

Restaurant Manager - NO EVENINGS!

Salary: Up to £35,000 + Daytimes Only + Work-Life Balance

Full-Time | No Evenings | 6PM Latest Finish

Are you a passionate and driven leader looking for your next challenge? This is an incredible opportunity to join a well-established, family-run business that's not only a respected leader in the UK hospitality industry, but also known for its strong values, people-first culture, and commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences.

We're looking for a Restaurant Manager to take the reins at our clients Restaurant in Preston.

Restaurant Manager - Why Apply?

• Join a business where your voice matters and your work makes a real impact
• Industry-leading brand - with a strong footprint across the UK and a reputation for quality, service, and innovation
• Work-life balance - daytime-only shifts (finish by 6PM!), no split shifts or evenings!
• Opportunity to lead a site transformation - put your stamp on a high-potential location with big plans
• Beautiful setting

Restaurant Manager - What We're Looking For:

• A natural leader from a branded, full-service background who understands how to drive standards and deliver results
• Experience in financial control, including P&L responsibility, budgeting, and cost management
• A track record of coaching and developing large FOH and BOH teams
• Confidence working in high-volume environments with a strong focus on guest satisfaction
• A proactive, hands-on manager who leads from the front and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves
• A passion for turning underperforming sites around and driving them to become high-performing successes
• A calm and confident communicator, capable of managing change and inspiring a team through a period of evolution

Restaurant Manager - The Essentials:

• Previous management experience in a similar hospitality setting (high volume restaurant, branded ideally)
• A full UK driving licence (due to site location)
• Kitchen experience - confident handling food and stepping in where needed

This role is ideal for someone who loves the buzz and pace of hospitality, but also values a more balanced lifestyle. It's an opportunity to join a business where you're not just a number - you're part of a wider family, with support, recognition and room to grow.

If you're ready to lead, transform, and thrive - we want to hear from you.