Restaurant Manager - Lymington

Mansell Consulting Group LTD; Pennington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Free meals on shift

Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts

Job summary

MCG Recruitment is partnering with a branded restaurant group to appoint a Restaurant Manager in Lymington. You will oversee daily operations, lead a team, and drive exceptional guest service in a riverside setting.

There is a clear path for progression with a strong culture and a competitive package including up to £42,000 base plus a £10K performance bonus. The role is full-time, 40–48 hours per week, with benefits and training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager, General Manager or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Commercial awareness with KPI and P&L experience.
• Background in branded or fast-paced hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and hungry for guest satisfaction.
• Motivate, train and develop your team to a high standard.
• Control labour, stock and budgets to drive profitability.
• Deliver outstanding service and guest experiences.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Budget & P&L

Sales & profit growth

Job description

• Role : Restaurant Manager
• Location : Lymington
• Package : Up to £42,000 + £10,000 Bonus

Restaurant Manager Lymington Up to £42,000 Basic + £10K Performance Bonus

MCG Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established, branded restaurant group to recruit an experienced Restaurant Manager for their busy riverside restaurant in the beautiful coastal town of Lymington.

Overlooking the river, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead a thriving restaurant in one of the South Coast's most picturesque locations. If you're a passionate hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams, this role offers the chance to join a successful brand that genuinely invests in its people and provides excellent career progression.

What's on Offer

• Up to £42,000 basic salary
• Attractive performance bonus
• Full-time, permanent position (40–48 hours per week)
• Paid birthday off
• Free meals on shift
• Employee discounts
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme
• Ongoing training and genuine career development
• Supportive and people-focused culture

The Role As Restaurant Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day operation, leading your team to deliver exceptional food, service and guest experiences while driving commercial performance.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leading, motivating and developing your team
• Delivering outstanding customer service
• Managing labour, stock and budgets
• Driving sales and profitability
• Recruitment, training and performance management
• Maintaining excellent food safety and health & safety standards
• Ensuring smooth day-to-day restaurant operations

About You

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager, General Manager or Senior Assistant Manager
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Commercially aware with experience managing KPIs and P&L
• Background within branded restaurants, quick-service or fast-paced hospitality
• Passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences
• Organised, hands-on and able to lead from the front

If you're looking for your next management opportunity in a stunning riverside location with a growing hospitality business that rewards success and offers genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you.