At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant team, ensuring excellent service and smooth restaurant operations.
- Company: Join a well-established family business with a passion for hospitality.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and generous discounts at our restaurants and stores.
- Other info: No late nights, just a fun, dynamic environment with growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on role while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in hospitality and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
Location: Leeds
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time, 16 Hours Per Week Including Weekends
We are looking for an experienced Deputy Restaurant Manager who has a passion for creating excellent food as well as good organisational skills. You will have proven capabilities for running a successful restaurant/kitchen and promoting excellent customer service. You must be enthusiastic and wish to pro-actively develop the business. This is a hands-on role where teamwork and communication are vital. The main function of the Deputy Restaurant Manager is to oversee staff, ensure that the business operation runs smoothly and handle escalated customer queries and grievances. In addition, you will perform the duties and responsibilities for the Restaurant Manager in their absence.
What we Offer:
- No evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year-round business.
- Security of working in a well-established expanding family business & the associated benefits.
- Rate of pay negotiable, dependent upon skills and experience.
- 50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, additionally discount rates available for Woodthorpe Leisure Park.
Requirements of the Role:
- Previous experience working in a busy hospitality venue.
- Thorough understanding of allergens and food safety.
- Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a team.
- Strong IT & communication skills.
- Flexible in terms of days and hours worked to meet business demands.
- Solid leadership qualities with an ability to engage with a large team to drive service and standards.
- Knowledge of HACCP.
- Professionalism and reliability.
- Remains calm under pressure.
- Good time management.
- Level 2 basic food hygiene.
- Must be friendly & confident for this customer facing role.
Duties Include:
- Organising team schedules, handling staff issues and sick leave.
- Evaluating employee performance and providing training and guidance as needed.
- Managing various department-specific initiatives and ensuring that these are completed within the scope, time and budget.
- Filling in for absent employees and assisting teams as needed to successfully complete projects.
- Ensuring that employees follow company policies, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Ensuring a high and consistent standard of customer service.
- Business compliance in accordance with Health and safety and food safety laws and regulations.
- Good IT skills – Excel and Word.
- Social media – Facebook.
To apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to: Damian Holmes Restaurant Manager dholmes@britishgardencentres.com
Applications close – Friday 26th June 2026. If your application is successful, someone from the management team will be in touch with you.
Garden Centre Manager in Leeds employer: British Garden Centres
Join a well-established and expanding family business in Leeds, where we prioritise a supportive work culture that values teamwork and communication. As a Garden Centre Manager, you will enjoy the benefits of no evening work, a flexible schedule, and generous discounts at our restaurants and stores, all while having the opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a dynamic environment. We are committed to employee growth and offer a secure position within a thriving industry, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
