Restaurant Manager: Lead a High-Performance Team (UK)

Din Tai Fung; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off dining

Free staff meals

Structured training

28 days’ paid holiday rising to 32

Employee Assistance Programme

Monthly team events

Referral bonuses

Employee rewards

Job summary

Din Tai Fung UK is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations at Centre Point in London. You will drive exceptional guest experiences, manage a high-performing front-of-house team and collaborate with senior management to meet business objectives.

The role requires 3+ years in a Restaurant Manager position within premium hospitality, strong budgeting and people management skills, and excellent communication in English.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ proven experience in a similar Restaurant Manager role within a high-volume or premium hospitality environment.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, sales, profitability, budgets and cost control.
• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing a high-performing team.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful operation and performance of the restaurant.
• Analyse and drive sales, profitability and overall business performance.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, expenses and cost control to maximise profitability.
• Monitor stock levels, inventory and supplies to ensure an efficient operation.
• Plan staffing, rotas, shifts and service flow to deliver an effective operation.
• Prepare and maintain accurate operational, sales and staffing reports.
• Deliver consistently high standards of food, service, hygiene, health & safety and presentation.
• Lead the team in delivering Din Tai Fung brand values and service standards.
• Recruit, train, coach and motivate team members to achieve high performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Hospitality experience

Staff training

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Hospitality degree

Tools

POS systems

Booking platforms

Workplace IT

Job description

Din Tai Fung UK is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations at Centre Point in London. You will drive exceptional guest experiences, manage a high-performing front-of-house team and collaborate with senior management to meet business objectives.

The role requires 3+ years in a Restaurant Manager position within premium hospitality, strong budgeting and people management skills, and excellent communication in English.