Senior Restaurant Manager

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent catering company is seeking experienced Senior Restaurant Managers to join their team in Central London. This role focuses on maximising sales, leading the front-of-house team, and ensuring high service standards and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in management within high-end environments, strong leadership skills, and a passion for hospitality. A competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000 per annum is offered, along with a range of benefits to enhance personal development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Access to Healthcare Support App

Wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Volunteering days

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management role in high-end or fast-paced restaurants.
• Strong focus on mentorship and development.
• In-depth understanding of service standards and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales and manage front-of-house operations.
• Ensure adherence to service standards and financial performance.
• Coordinate closely with the kitchen and senior management.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Financial acumen

Job description

We are Company of Cooks, and we believe brilliant food and drink starts with brilliant people. For over 25 years, we've been part of some of the UK's most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life.

Our values - Craft, Creativity and Community - guide everything we do. They shape how we work together, how we support our partners, and how we make each guest feel welcome. If you care about food, people and doing things properly, you'll feel right at home here.

Wherever we are, we do more than serve. We bring places to life through food, service and creativity and we're looking for experienced Senior Restaurant Managers to join our team in Central London.

Location: London

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week - 5 days out of 7, flexibility is essential

Key responsibilities will include:

• Work with the GM to maximise sales at the relevant site
• Lead, inspire, and manage the front-of-house team to deliver exceptional, warm, and professional service
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth service flow and adherence to brand and service standards
• Develop and implement training and development plans to nurture a high-performance team
• Monitor financial performance, including labour costs, budgets, and targets, to drive efficiency without compromising service
• Handle guest relations with a hands‑on, solutions‑focused approach, maintaining a positive and engaged atmosphere
• Coordinate closely with the kitchen and senior management team to ensure seamless collaboration
• Take charge of recruitment, onboarding, and staff scheduling to ensure optimal coverage and team morale
• Uphold health & safety and food hygiene standards at all times
• Contribute to building a workplace culture that values professionalism, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a management role within high‑end or fast‑paced restaurant environments
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a focus on mentorship and development
• In-depth understanding of restaurant operations, service standards, and cost control
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills with a calm, proactive attitude
• Strong financial acumen, including labour and P&L management
• Passionate about hospitality, team culture, and delivering outstanding guest experiences

What's in it for you?

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers