Restaurant Manager in Haywards Heath

• Restaurant Manager
• £40,000-£45,000 plus gratuities
• Refined high-street dining
• Haywards Heath

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead a well-established, much-loved restaurant near Haywards Heath.

Combining quality food, genuine hospitality and a strong local following, this is a restaurant with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and a real passion for doing things well. Working with quality local suppliers across meat, vegetables and wine, the team prides itself on delivering an experience that keeps guests coming back.

We're looking for a Restaurant Manager who enjoys taking the lead and making a real difference. This is a hands-on role offering genuine autonomy, where you'll have the freedom to shape the operation, introduce new ideas and drive standards rather than simply follow a set of procedures.

Working closely with the Owner and Head Chef, you'll play a key role in the continued success of the restaurant, leading the front-of-house team and ensuring every guest receives a warm, memorable and consistently high-quality experience.

The Role

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the restaurant, taking full responsibility for the operation
• Lead by example, setting the standard for service, hospitality and professionalism.
• Build lasting relationships with regular guests while welcoming new customers.
• Collaborate with the Owner and Head Chef to develop the restaurant and enhance its offering.
• Take the initiative, bringing fresh ideas and making decisions that positively impact the business.
• Recruit, lead, motivate and develop a strong front-of-house team.
• Ensure consistently high standards across service, presentation and attention to detail.
• Create a friendly, inviting environment where guests feel valued and well looked after.

About You

You'll have experience managing within a premium restaurant or high-quality hospitality environment, alongside a genuine enthusiasm for great food, wine and outstanding service.

You'll be a confident, hands-on leader who enjoys taking responsibility, making decisions and empowering a team to perform at its best. You'll understand the importance of the finer details and know how to create an experience that goes beyond simply serving great food.

Just as importantly, you'll be looking for a role where you can make your mark. With a close working relationship with the Owner and Head Chef, you'll have the opportunity to influence the restaurant's direction and contribute directly to its ongoing development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Restaurant Manager who values quality, independence and genuine hospitality, and wants the freedom to run an operation with trust and support.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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