Restaurant Manager Fallow London Competitive industry pay

Roe Restaurant; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Learning & development

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff discounts

Team events

Job summary

FALLOW in London is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead the front‑of‑house team during service, ensuring a smooth, dynamic, guest‑focused operation.

You will work closely with the senior management team to uphold high standards, foster sustainability, and cultivate a culture of excellence and collaboration.

This hands‑on leadership role rewards initiative, staff development, and the ability to solve problems on the floor with poise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager in high-paced settings.
• Strong floor presence with leadership and guest-focused mindset.
• Passion for hospitality and sustainability.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Familiarity with budgeting, stock control, and basic financials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support senior management team in managing day-to-day operations with precision, efficiency, and warmth.
• Lead and motivate the front-of-house team during service, ensuring every guest has an exceptional experience.
• Uphold FALLOW’s high standards of hospitality, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Assist with scheduling, rotas, and floor plans to ensure optimal team performance.
• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and continuous staff training and development.
• Help manage stock, suppliers, and deliveries, ensuring the highest quality and minimal waste.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, licensing, and hygiene regulations.
• Play a key role in implementing and upholding sustainable practices throughout operations.

Skills

Leadership

Guest focus

Communication

Organization

Team management

Problem solving

Budgeting

Job description

Fallow was founded by three individuals in May 2019, two chefs Jack Croft and William Murray, and career hospitality entrepreneur James Robson. The essence of this combination makes up much of Fallows DNA, where conscious culinary creativity meets hospitality experience and passion. Fallow’s permanent home in St James’s market was established in November 2021 and has since attracted a string of awards including both the Marie Claire and GQ ‘sustainable restaurant of the year’ and the Caterer award for ‘best new restaurant’.

As a Restaurant Manager, you will be at the heart of daily service operations. Working closely with the senior management team, you will lead the front-of-house team on the floor, ensure a smooth and dynamic service, and help cultivate a culture of excellence, sustainability, and collaboration. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑quality environments.

Key responsibilities:

• Support senior management team in managing day-to-day operations with precision, efficiency, and warmth.
• Lead and motivate the front-of-house team during service, ensuring every guest has an exceptional experience.
• Uphold Fallow’s high standards of hospitality, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Assist with scheduling, rotas, and floor plans to ensure optimal team performance.
• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and continuous staff training and development.
• Help manage stock, suppliers, and deliveries, ensuring the highest quality and minimal waste.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, licensing, and hygiene regulations.
• Play a key role in implementing and upholding sustainable practices throughout operations.

About you:

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager in a high‑quality, fast‑paced restaurant.
• Strong floor presence with natural leadership skills and a guest‑focused mindset.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and sustainability.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Confidence in managing service, solving problems on the spot, and keeping a cool head under pressure.
• Familiarity with budgeting, stock control, and basic financials is a plus.
• A team player with the ability to inspire and support colleagues at all levels.

The benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Career progression.
• Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses.
• Wellbeing initiatives.
• Reward and recognition schemes.
• Free welcome lunch for you and a guest.
• 50% restaurant discounts across the group.
• 25% Friends and Family discounts.
• 50% discount on company retail.
• Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials.
• Staff meal during your shift.
• Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment.
• Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment).
• Sabbaticals (after three years employment).
• Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night.

At FALLOW, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well‑known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.