Restaurant Manager – Full Time – Southwold

Catering; Southwold; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Coastal location in Southwold

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Catering in Southwold is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead a well-established coastal venue and drive exceptional guest experiences. The role is hands-on, with autonomy to shape service standards while inspiring a motivated team in a beautiful seaside setting.

You will be responsible for day-to-day operations, staff development, and maintaining top-quality service and presentation. If you are passionate about hospitality and lead by example, this is your next challenge.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a restaurant or hotel team.
• Passion for delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Able to coach and develop staff to perform at their best.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant team to deliver exceptional customer service every day.
• Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests and colleagues.
• Manage day-to-day restaurant operations and ensure smooth service.
• Coach, develop and motivate your team to achieve their best.
• Manage rotas, staffing levels and labour costs.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure seamless service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and compliance.
• Help drive sales while delivering an outstanding guest experience.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Customer service

Team leadership

Operations management

Job description

Restaurant Manager

Salary: £35,000£40,000 per annum
Location: Southwold, Suffolk

Lead a Beautiful Coastal Restaurant

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join a well-established, high-quality hospitality venue in the heart of Southwold.

We're looking for someone who genuinely loves hospitality, enjoys creating memorable guest experiences, and takes pride in leading a happy, motivated team. This is a hands‑on management role where you'll have the autonomy to make a real impact while working in a stunning coastal setting.

Whether you're an experienced Restaurant Manager looking for your next challenge or an ambitious Assistant Manager ready to step up.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the restaurant team to deliver exceptional customer service every day.
• Creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests and colleagues alike.
• Managing day-to-day restaurant operations and ensuring smooth service.
• Coaching, developing and motivating your team to achieve their best.
• Managing rotas, staffing levels and labour costs.
• Working closely with the kitchen team to ensure seamless service.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation and compliance.
• Helping drive sales while delivering an outstanding guest experience.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Passionate about hospitality and customer service.
• A natural leader who enjoys developing people.
• Calm, organised and confident under pressure.
• Experienced in restaurant or hotel management.
• Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills.
• Positive, approachable and leads by example.
• Committed to maintaining exceptional service standards.

What You'll Receive

• Salary of £35,000£40,000, depending on experience.
• The opportunity to lead an established and respected hospitality business.
• A supportive working environment where your ideas are valued.
• Career development opportunities.
• A beautiful coastal location in Southwold.
• The chance to work with a passionate and dedicated team.

Salary: £35000 – £40000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Southwold