We are looking for a hands‑on Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, lead the FOH staffs, and ensure smooth coordination between the bar, kitchen, and management. You’ll also support FOH and bar operations, and ensure guests enjoy a warm and welcoming dining experience. This role suits someone confident in service, organised with administrative tasks, and capable of maintaining high standards in a fast‑paced Asian dining environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Daily Operations & Service
- Oversee FOH and bar operations during service
- Maintain high standards of guest experience and service flow
- Support floor staff and step in during busy periods
- Handle guest enquiries, complaints, and special requests professionally
- Ensure smooth communication between FOH and kitchen
Team Leadership & HR
- Lead, train, and mentor FOH staff
- Conduct onboarding for new team members
- Manage staff performance, behaviour, and service standards
- Assist with recruitment, interviews, and work trials
- Build a positive, efficient, and respectful team culture
Scheduling & Administration
- Create weekly rotas based on business needs when required
- Manage staff availability, holidays, and shift changes
- Ensure labour cost stays within target
- Maintain daily reports, checklists, and operational logs
Inventory & Supplier Coordination
- Oversee stock levels for FOH and bar
- Place orders with suppliers when required
- Check deliveries, manage invoices, and report discrepancies
- Work with kitchen to ensure smooth stock flow
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and food hygiene standards
- Maintain licensing compliance (including Personal Licence responsibilities)
- Conduct opening and closing checks
- Ensure the restaurant meets all operational and legal requirements
Financial & Business Support
- Support management with cost control and budgeting
- Monitor daily sales, tips, and cash handling procedures
- Identify areas to improve efficiency and guest satisfaction
- Assist with marketing, promotions, and social media updates when needed
Benefits:
- Tips shared among team
- Employee Discount
- Staff meals during shifts
- Training and development opportunities
- Career progression within the team
- Friendly and supportive team environment
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working in Asian dining environments?
- Are you available to work weekends?
- Are you comfortable handling both FOH and bar duties?
- Have you supervised or trained FOH staff before?
- What is your earliest available start date?
Experience:
- supervisor/manager : 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Personal Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
