Casual Restaurant Manager - Up to £45,000 - No Evenings

Casual Restaurant Manager - Up to £45,000 – No Evenings

We're excited to be partnering with an exciting new independent coffee/bakery/restaurant that's opening its doors. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate Manager to lead the brand-new venue of a quality-focused concept centred around specialty coffee, fresh bakery products, and exceptional customer service. As a Restaurant Manager you'll take ownership of the day-to-day operations, leading a team of approximately 20 people to create a welcoming environment for both customers and your team. Working closely with the owners, you'll play a key role in building the business from the ground up, helping to shape standards, develop the team, and deliver an outstanding guest experience.

The Role:

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the coffee shop/bakery/restaurant.Lead, coach, and inspire a team of around 20 employees, creating a positive and high-performing culture.Recruit, train, develop, and retain a motivated team.Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining consistently high operational standards.Manage stock control, ordering, rotas, labour costs, and overall business performance.Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards.Report directly to the owners, providing operational updates and identifying opportunities to improve sales, efficiency, and guest experience.Drive sales and profitability while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.

Ideal Candidate:

Previous management experience within a specialty coffee shop, café, bakery, or premium hospitality environment.A hands-on, energetic leader who enjoys being on the floor supporting their team.Commercially minded with strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills.Excited by the opportunity to be part of a brand-new opening and make a real impact from day one.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Kate B OR call 0207 790 2666