Restaurant ManagerThe Olive & Vine | Stubbington, Hampshire
£13.50 – £15.00 per hour (depending on experience) + Tips + Performance Bonus
The Olive & Vine is an exciting new independent Kitchen, Bar, Coffee & Tapas venue opening in the heart of Stubbington.
We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Restaurant Manager to help lead our front-of-house team and deliver exceptional customer experiences from day one.
This is an opportunity to join a new hospitality business at launch and play a key role in building a venue that becomes a favourite within the local community.
The Olive & Vine will offer premium coffee, brunch, Mediterranean-inspired tapas, cocktails, wines and our signature Bottomless Buffet experience.
About the Role
As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the front-of-house operation, ensuring outstanding customer service, smooth service standards and a welcoming atmosphere.
Working closely with the owner and Kitchen Manager, you'll help establish The Olive & Vine as one of Stubbington's leading hospitality destinations.
This is a hands-on role and will suit someone who enjoys leading by example and being actively involved in service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily front-of-house operations
- Manage and motivate the FOH team
- Deliver exceptional customer service
- Manage bookings and table plans
- Oversee opening and closing procedures
- Handle customer feedback and complaints professionally
- Train and develop team members
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation
- Support event nights and Bottomless Buffet sessions
- Assist with rota planning and labour control
- Ensure service standards are consistently delivered
- Build strong relationships with regular customers and the local community
What We're Looking For
- Previous restaurant, café, bar or hospitality management experience
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- A passion for customer service and hospitality
- Excellent organisational skills
- Positive and professional attitude
- Ability to perform under pressure during busy services
- Experience with bookings systems and team management
- A hands-on approach to leadership
- Personal Licence Holder preferred but not essential
Package
- £13.50 – £15.00 per hour depending on experience
- Tips/tronc
- Staff meals whilst on shift
- 28 days holiday entitlement
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Career progression opportunities
- Be part of a brand-new hospitality concept from launch
Bonus Scheme
Following successful completion of probation, the successful candidate will be eligible for a performance-based bonus linked to:
- Business performance
- Customer satisfaction
- Service standards
- Team performance
- Operational targets
Working Hours
- Full-time
- Including evenings and weekends
- Flexible rota
- Immediate start available for the right candidate
To Apply
If you're passionate about hospitality, enjoy creating memorable customer experiences and want to be part of building an exciting new venue from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and help make The Olive & Vine Stubbington's favourite place to meet, eat and drink.
Job Type: Full-time
Reference No: OLV-RM-001
Pay: £13.50-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
