Restaurant Manager (No Evenings)

Olympus Recruitment; Newbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

No evenings

Staff discount

Career progression

Supportive environment

Job summary

Olympus Recruitment in Newbury is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a busy café and restaurant, with daytime hours only and no evenings.

You will manage front-of-house and kitchen teams, ensure service standards, food quality, and drive stock control, staffing, and budgets while delivering excellent guest experiences.

This hands-on leadership role offers a supportive environment, opportunities for progression, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a restaurant, café, or hospitality management role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Experience in stock control, budgets, and commercial performance.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the café and restaurant.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the hospitality team.
• Ensure outstanding customer service at all times.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and cleanliness.
• Manage stock ordering, stock control, and minimise wastage.
• Prepare staff rotas and ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Monitor performance against sales and profitability targets.
• Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and company policies.
• Support seasonal promotions, events, and business growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Stock control

Budgets & finance

Tools

POS Systems

Job description

Restaurant Manager (NO EVENINGS!) - Café & Hospitality | Newbury

Are you an experienced hospitality professional with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service and leading high-performing teams? We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Restaurant Manager to oversee the daily operations of a busy café and restaurant environment based in Newbury.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced setting and takes pride in maintaining excellent service standards, food quality, and team performance.

Restaurant Manager - About the Role:

As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the café and restaurant operation, ensuring every guest receives a warm welcome and an outstanding dining experience.

You will lead both front-of-house and kitchen teams, drive operational standards, manage stock and staffing, and support the commercial success of the business.

Restaurant Manager - Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day running of the café and restaurant
• Lead, motivate, and develop the hospitality team
• Ensure outstanding customer service at all times
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and cleanliness
• Manage stock ordering, stock control, and minimise wastage
• Prepare staff rotas and ensure appropriate staffing levels
• Monitor performance against sales and profitability targets
• Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and company policies
• Support seasonal promotions, events, and business growth initiatives

Restaurant Manager - Requirements:

• Previous experience in a restaurant, café, or hospitality management role
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Experience in stock control, budgets, and commercial performance
• Sound knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations
• Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and busy trading periods
• A full valid driving licence and access to your own car are absolutely essential for this role

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Excellent work-life balance - daytime hours only, no evenings or split shifts & alternate weekends
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Staff discount benefits
• Opportunity to join a respected and growing business

If you are a passionate hospitality manager looking for your next challenge in Newbury, we would love to hear from you