Staff Restaurant Manager

Compass Group PLC; Forest Row; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Staff Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations of a busy on-site staff restaurant. The ideal candidate will manage service standards, menus, and budgets while leading a dedicated catering team to provide high-quality meals. This role requires proven experience in a high-volume catering operation and strong leadership skills, within a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Collaborative and inclusive culture

20 days annual leave

Access to training and development

Perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a high-volume staff or contract catering operation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for great food, service, and hospitality.
• Excellent organisational and financial management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the staff restaurant.
• Lead a dedicated catering team and manage service standards, menus, and budgets.
• Work closely with the Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Ensure high-quality, nutritious meals for performers, technicians, and administrative staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Financial management skills

Passion for food and service

Job description

Glyndebourne is seeking an experienced Staff Restaurant Manager to oversee the daily operations of our busy on-site staff restaurant. This key role ensures that our team of performers, technicians, and administrative staff enjoy high-quality, nutritious meals in a welcoming environment. You'll lead a dedicated catering team, manage service standards, menus, and budgets, and work closely with our Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences that reflect Glyndebourne's commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the staff restaurant.
• Lead a dedicated catering team and manage service standards, menus, and budgets.
• Work closely with the Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Ensure high-quality, nutritious meals for performers, technicians, and administrative staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a high-volume staff or contract catering operation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for great food, service, and hospitality.
• Excellent organisational and financial management abilities.

About Restaurant Associates

Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York. We operate catering and hospitality services to iconic visitor attractions across the UK, including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo, and many more.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, diverse, fun, and dynamic place to work, with a commitment to sustainability led practices. We are proud to have achieved 3 stars with the Sustainable Restaurant Association's Food Made Good Programme.

Restaurant Associates is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Benefits

• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued and creativity is encouraged.
• The chance to work in a truly beautiful and inspiring setting, surrounded by nature and stunning gardens.
• 20 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays and national holiday days).
• Access to Compass Group company perks & benefits.
• Perks for Works discounts and promotions.
• Access to training, mentoring and development, with support from our wider Restaurant Associates and Compass Group UK networks.
• No shortage of delicious food!