Restaurant Manager: Lead a buzzing team & guest experience

Franco Manca Covent Garden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE with service charge

Quarterly Bonus

Free pizzas and soft drinks

Free sourdough bread

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

GP access and wellbeing support

Discounts and vouchers

Gym discounts

Job summary

Franco Manca Covent Garden is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a buzzing pizzeria, inspiring your team to deliver exceptional service, great food, and an unforgettable guest experience. You’ll run the day-to-day operations, manage budgets, hit targets, and ensure health and safety standards are always met while building strong relationships with customers and the local community.

Joining Franco Manca means being part of a growing brand with standout perks, from service-charge earnings to

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy restaurant team.
• Ability to manage budgets and hit targets.
• Strong focus on guest experience and service quality.
• Calm under pressure on a busy floor.
• Proven track record of staff development and motivation.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and inspire the team to deliver exceptional service, food, and guest experience.
• Own the day-to-day running of the restaurant, ensuring dough quality and guest happiness.
• Lead, support and develop the team to perform at their best across busy shifts.
• Be the face of Franco Manca, building relationships with customers and the local community.
• Manage budgets, hit targets, and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Budget management

Health & safety

People development

Guest experience

Job description

Franco Manca Covent Garden is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a buzzing pizzeria, inspiring your team to deliver exceptional service, great food, and an unforgettable guest experience. You’ll run the day-to-day operations, manage budgets, hit targets, and ensure health and safety standards are always met while building strong relationships with customers and the local community.

Joining Franco Manca means being part of a growing brand with standout perks, from service-charge earnings to