We are looking for a Restaurant Manager for a busy day time only restaurant near Reading from either a branded high street style or independent quality background. It is a very pretty operation.
It is a great opportunity for someone looking for a new challenge and to work with a very supportive senior management team. And it will suit a deputy/assistant manager looking to step up.
We need someone with the ability to take ownership, recruit and motivate great people and further drive sales through exceptional customer service.
A massive bonus is you will work straight day time shifts only - no evenings ever.
You will need your own transport to get here.
Benefits:
Straight day time shifts only - no evenings
Free parking
Employee discounts
Company pension
The Restaurant Manager we are looking for will have a quality food led background, exceptional customer service and strong leadership skills, a real eye for detail and the ability to recruit and train great people and build sales. Alongside being financially and commercially astute.
As the Restaurant Manager you will:
Manage all day to day operations
Control labour, stock and all costs & budgets
Recruit, train, develop, motivate and lead your team
Work in a hands-on capacity leading from the front, including in the kitchen
Maintain high standards, compliance and company systems & procedures
Oversee and work closely with the kitchen team
Deliver exceptional customer service
Work to company targets and KPIs'
Attributes - Restaurant Manager
Experience as a restaurant manager in high volume fast paced restaurants
Strong financial & commercial acumen - P & L accountability
Excellent people, communication and people management skills
A hands-on lead from the front approach and a very keen eye for detail
An intrinsic understanding of legislation & compliance
The ability to motivate and enthuse people and teams to deliver results
Strong leadership, coaching, performance management and people development skills
A positive and outgoing personality and outlook
IT literate - working with systems & process
Apply today
Please note: You must be resident in the UK and eligible to work. We will respond to your application as soon as possible, and please bear with us because we are experiencing very high numbers of applications at the moment.
Penny Cook Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, a recruitment agency dedicated to recruitment in the Hospitality Industry.
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Restaurant Manager in Reading employer: Penny Cook Recruitment
Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Restaurant Team Leader, where your leadership skills will shine in a high-volume catering environment. With straight shifts and generous holiday allowances, we prioritise work-life balance while offering opportunities for professional growth within our established national company. Experience a vibrant work culture that values collaboration and excellence, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
