Restaurant Operations Manager — Lead Service & Team

Dobbies Garden Centres; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

Dobbies Garden Centres in Stockport is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee the restaurant and kitchen, lead a proactive team, and deliver exceptional customer service. You will drive profitability through strong stock control, health and safety compliance, and effective supervision of service standards.

You will coordinate with central teams and support busy in-store events and seasonal fixtures, contributing to a safe, welcoming, and commercially successful garden centre

Qualifications

• Experience in managing fast-paced restaurant operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fast-paced restaurant operation including kitchen and front of house.
• Lead a team to deliver a great customer experience.
• Ensure health and safety compliance at all times.
• Manage stock controls to minimise wastage.
• Support delivery of in-store events and seasonal highlights.
• Coordinate with central teams to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Restaurant management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Health & safety

Job description

Dobbies Garden Centres in Stockport is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee the restaurant and kitchen, lead a proactive team, and deliver exceptional customer service. You will drive profitability through strong stock control, health and safety compliance, and effective supervision of service standards.

You will coordinate with central teams and support busy in-store events and seasonal fixtures, contributing to a safe, welcoming, and commercially successful garden centre