Restaurant Manager in Cardiff

Lead with presence, inspire with passion, and set the stage for unforgettable service.

This role offers a base salary of up to £34,000, plus a competitive share of Tronc. 100% of Tronc is distributed directly to staff, averaging an additional £13,000–£13,600 per year, bringing your total potential earnings to over £47,600 annually.

Pasture Cardiff is our bold second chapter — a true lockdown baby that’s grown into one of the city’s most vibrant dining destinations. Nestled in the heart of Cardiff, just steps from the iconic Cardiff Castle, the restaurant is built for theatre, energy, and unforgettable nights. Our open kitchen puts live‑fire cooking at the heart of the experience, with charcoal grills and dry‑ageing cabinets on full display. On weekends, our resident DJ keeps the energy high late into the evening — because at Pasture, dining is a show, not just a meal. We proudly source our beef from pasture‑raised cattle across Wales and the South West, working closely with local farmers and producers to bring the best of the region to the table. Our beautiful terrace in the city centre adds a unique alfresco edge — perfect for cocktails, people‑watching, and those long summer nights.

We’re looking for passionate, positive, and driven individuals to join our Cardiff crew — people who thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment and are ready to be part of something special. Sound like you? Come fire things up at Pasture Cardiff.

What You’ll Be Doing

• As Restaurant Manager, you’ll be the face of the floor, managing day‑to‑day operations, leading service with confidence, and ensuring every guest receives a warm, personal, and professional experience.
• You'll consistently deliver on high standards of hospitality, balancing strong operational knowledge with the creative flair that sets the mood and energy in the room.
• Working closely with the Head Chef and senior team on service, you’ll contribute to ongoing training and development, drive service standards, and play a key role in hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
• Your eye for detail will ensure the restaurant is always immaculate and service‑ready, from lights and music to table settings and staff presence.
• Behind the scenes, you'll also manage essential admin tasks including rota planning, supplier orders, banking, stock control, and health & safety compliance.

About You

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar leadership role in a fast‑paced, high‑end restaurant.
• A strong communicator who brings enthusiasm, clarity, and direction to the team.
• Confident leading a busy service and creating an engaging, theatrical dining environment.
• Deep understanding of premium food and drink, with a passion for menu knowledge and guest education.
• Proactive, hands‑on and solutions‑focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Genuinely passionate about people, hospitality, and team development.
• Reliable, consistent, and ready to lead by example every single day.
• Working knowledge of HACCP and Health & Safety standards, with strong admin and organisational skills.

Benefits at Pasture

• The hourly rate shown includes a competitive share of Tronc: 100% of Tronc is distributed to the staff.
• 28 days holiday - including bank holidays.
• 20% off food and drink in our restaurants for up to six people.
• Opportunity for growth and progression.
• Long service benefits – 1 day of paid volunteering per year, with a charity of your choice.
• Regular staff trips are arranged to our farm and to our suppliers.
• Employee assistance program provided by Hospitality Action.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay.
• Wagestream.
• Company events and parties.

In a nutshell, Pasture is about fine dining for everyone, with slick, engaging service, top‑quality food and a team whose knowledge is as strong as its passion.