Job Title: Bar & Restaurant Manager
Location: Pellizco, Dyson Place, Sharrow Vale, Sheffield
About Pellizco
Pellizco is a contemporary Mexican restaurant and bar in the heart of Sheffield’s Sharrow Vale. Since opening, we’ve built a reputation for vibrant small plates, inventive tacos, and an exciting drinks offering that matches the energy and creativity of our kitchen.
With 34 seats inside and 42 outside, Pellizco becomes especially busy during the warmer months, delivering a lively but elevated dining experience that stands apart from standard casual dining.
Since 2024, Pellizco has been proudly featured in both the Good Food Guide and Harden’s Food Guide, and we are determined to continue progressing — pushing standards higher, developing our drinks identity further, and working toward even greater industry recognition.
As we enter 2026, we’re looking for an outstanding Bar & Restaurant Manager to help lead the next stage of our journey.
Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on, passionate and driven hospitality professional to manage both the restaurant floor and the bar. This is a key leadership role within a small, ambitious team, ideal for someone who thrives in busy service, loves developing people, and has the creativity and technical ability to build a cocktail offering that can rival the very best in the city.
You will be instrumental in shaping guest experience, team culture, and drinks development as Pellizco continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
Guest Experience & Service Excellence
- Deliver warm, knowledgeable and confident hospitality every service
- Build strong relationships with regular guests and first-time visitors
- Ensure every visit feels personal, comfortable and elevated
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and inspire a close-knit front of house team
- Train staff in service standards, drinks knowledge and confident hospitality
- Create an environment of professionalism, pride and progression
Cocktail & Drinks Development
- Design and develop a cocktail menu that stands among the best in Sheffield
- Focus on drinks that are bold, flavour-driven and genuinely memorable
- Maintain high standards in wine, spirits, and bar service execution
Operational Management
- Oversee day-to-day operations including rotas, service flow and standards
- Maintain a hands-on presence during peak periods
- Support smooth collaboration between kitchen and FOH
Financial & Business Performance
- Work within budgets and help drive strong commercial results
- Monitor labour, stock control and service performance
Seasonal Specials & Promotions
- Collaborate with the team on seasonal ideas that align with our ethos
- Help develop events and moments that build Pellizco’s reputation further
Requirements
- Proven experience in a restaurant management role, ideally with strong bar involvement
- Confidence and creativity in cocktails, wine and hospitality-led drinks service
- Ability to lead a team in a busy, high-standard environment
- Hands-on, service-driven mentality — leading from the floor
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Passion for Mexican food and drink, or genuine enthusiasm to learn deeply
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £30,000-£34,000 per annum dependent on experience (42-hour contract), with structured review
- Opportunity to play a major role in an award-recognised restaurant featured in the Good Food Guide and Harden’s
- Creative input and ownership over a developing cocktail programme
- Supportive, ambitious working environment with room for real growth
- A genuine chance to help push Pellizco toward its next accolades
To Apply
Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience, your approach to hospitality leadership, and what excites you about joining Pellizco as our Bar & Restaurant Manager.
Any evidence of cocktail menu writing and own personal style very much appreciated if provided during application process.
Pellizco is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Supervising experience: 1 year (required)
- Restaurant management: 1 year (preferred)
- Bar management: 1 year (preferred)
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
