We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Restaurant Manager to join our restaurant in Oban.
This is a key position for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a busy restaurant and is confident taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the entire operation.
We are looking for an organised, motivated and commercially minded manager who can lead a team, maintain high standards and help us build a successful restaurant from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the restaurant
- Lead, motivate and manage the front-of-house team
- Prepare weekly staff rotas and manage staffing levels
- Recruit, train and develop team members
- Manage staff performance and ensure company standards are maintained
- Create and maintain cleaning and opening/closing schedules
- Carry out regular stock checks and assist with ordering
- Monitor wastage, stock control and operational costs
- Ensure excellent customer service and deal confidently with customer feedback and complaints
- Manage busy services and ensure smooth communication between front of house and kitchen
- Oversee cash handling, closing procedures and daily operational checks
- Ensure food hygiene, health & safety and licensing procedures are followed
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and service
- Monitor staff attendance and performance
- Help maximise sales and profitability
- Work closely with the owners to achieve business and financial targets
- Lead by example and be prepared to work hands-on during busy periods
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- An experienced restaurant manager or general manager
- Confident leading a busy team
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple responsibilities
- Commercially aware, with an understanding of labour, stock and wastage costs
- Passionate about hospitality and delivering excellent customer experiences
- Calm and professional under pressure
- A strong communicator and natural leader
- Reliable, proactive and able to work independently
- Comfortable working evenings, weekends and busy tourist-season periods
- Hands-on and willing to lead from the front
What We Offer
- £30,000 onwards salary, will increase depending on experience
- Tips/service charge
- Full-time, senior management position
- Significant responsibility and autonomy
- Opportunity to build and develop your own team
- A role with genuine scope for progression as the business grows
How to Apply
If you are an experienced hospitality manager looking for an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a new restaurant operation in Oban, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
