Restaurant Manager – Daytime Shifts – Family Run Garden Centre

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing family-run garden centre in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead a skilled team, ensuring outstanding service and a top dining experience. Responsibilities include overseeing operations to maintain high standards, driving sales, and motivating the team for success. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 per annum, sociable working hours, and various benefits including discounts, life insurance, and pension contributions. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

£35,000 salary

Sociable daytime hours

Company pension

Life insurance

Discounted or free meals

Employee discount

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant management with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Strong financial acumen to manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front of house operations to maintain high food safety standards.
• Drive restaurant sales to exceed targets for revenue growth.
• Implement plans for team development and customer service excellence.

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join a growing, family-run garden centre in Oxfordshire. You’ll lead a skilled team in delivering outstanding service, ensuring the restaurant becomes a top destination for quality food and a memorable dining experience.

Benefits

• £35,000 per annum
• Working 40 hours per week, sociable daytime hours
• Every other weekend off
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Discounted or free meals
• Employee discount
• Free on-site parking

Responsibilities

• Overseeing front of house operations to ensure a clean, inviting environment with consistently high standards of food safety and allergen awareness.
• Driving restaurant sales to meet or exceed targets, ensuring revenue growth and high guest satisfaction.
• Achieving top-notch Mystery Shopper scores (80%+), maintaining the restaurant’s reputation for excellence.
• Managing the wages/salaries budget against sales, making sure financial targets are met while staying within agreed ratios.
• Leading, developing, and motivating the team to deliver exceptional customer service, while implementing effective improvement plans for continued success.

With a focus on seasonal menus and exceptional customer care, you’ll help maintain a welcoming atmosphere and uphold high standards. As part of a supportive, award‑winning business, you’ll thrive in a workplace culture that values wellbeing and teamwork.

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

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