Restaurant Manager - No Evenings

Olympus Recruitment; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympus Recruitment is helping a family-run hospitality group find a Restaurant Manager for their Wimborne venue. This daytime-only role offers No Evenings and alternate weekend shifts, with a 250-cover high-volume operation and a strong work-life balance.

You will lead from the front, drive standards, manage P&L, budgeting and cost control, and coach large FOH/BOH teams across a branded, UK-wide site. Join a culture that values people and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Branded, full-service hospitality background with high-volume experience.
• Proven ability to manage P&L, budgeting and cost controls.
• Track record of coaching large FOH and BOH teams.
• Excellent communication and change-management skills.

Responsibilities

Skills

P&L responsibility

Budgeting

Team leadership

Guest satisfaction focus

High-volume operations

Job description

Restaurant Manager - NO EVENINGS & ALTERANTE WEEKENDS

Salary: Up to £35,000 + Daytimes Only + Work-Life Balance

Full-Time | No Evenings | Alternate Weekends

Are you a passionate and driven leader looking for your next challenge? This is an incredible opportunity to join a well-established, family-run business that's not only a respected leader in the UK hospitality industry, but also known for its strong values, people-first culture, and commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences.

We're looking for a Restaurant Manager to take the reins at our clients Restaurant in Wimborne - a high-volume venue seating up to 250 covers.

Restaurant Manager - Why Apply?

• Family-run - join a business where your voice matters and your work makes a real impact


• Industry-leading brand - with a strong footprint across the UK and a reputation for quality, service, and innovation


• Work-life balance - daytime-only shifts (finish by 6PM!) and alternate weekend working


• Opportunity to lead a site transformation - put your stamp on a high-potential location with big plans


• Beautiful setting - work in a stunning, countryside location that guests and staff alike love

Restaurant Manager - What We're Looking For:

• A natural leader from a branded, full-service background who understands how to drive standards and deliver results


• Experience in financial control, including P&L responsibility, budgeting, and cost management


• A track record of coaching and developing large FOH and BOH teams


• Confidence working in high-volume environments with a strong focus on guest satisfaction


• A proactive, hands-on manager who leads from the front and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves


• A passion for turning underperforming sites around and driving them to become high-performing successes


• A calm and confident communicator, capable of managing change and inspiring a team through a period of evolution

Restaurant Manager - The Essentials:

• Previous management experience in a similar hospitality setting (high volume restaurant, branded ideally)


• A full UK driving licence (due to site location)


• Kitchen experience - confident handling food and stepping in where needed

This role is ideal for someone who loves the buzz and pace of hospitality, but also values a more balanced lifestyle. It's an opportunity to join a business where you're not just a number - you're part of a wider family, with support, recognition and room to grow.

If you're ready to lead, transform, and thrive - we want to hear from you.

Apply now and take your next big step in a business that's going places