Restaurant and Coffee Shop Manager, Permanent 40hpw (including bank holidays and weekends), £36,991.92 per annum, plus staff benefits
Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford, one of the world's most exciting culture and media destinations.
We are looking for a Restaurant and Coffee Shop Manager to shape and deliver the long-term success of Lowry Restaurant and Lowry Coffee Shop. This is a commercial leadership role for someone who understands that a strong hospitality offer is not separate from the cultural experience, but an important part of how visitors engage with Lowry before, during and after their visit.
Working closely with the Commercial Operations Manager and Executive Head Chef, you will translate commercial targets, visitor insight and organisational priorities into relevant, high-quality food and beverage offers. You will take ownership of operational delivery across both outlets, using performance trends, customer feedback and trading patterns to improve service design, conversion, pricing, staffing and the overall customer journey.
You will lead and develop supervisors and wider teams, setting clear expectations while building confidence, product knowledge and service capability. The role has a strong focus on coaching, succession planning and creating an inclusive culture in which people are supported to perform well and progress. You will also work collaboratively across marketing, programming, galleries, learning and engagement, bars and front of house to ensure the offer responds to our audiences and programme.
If you are an experienced hospitality manager with strong commercial awareness, practical operational judgement and a genuine interest in developing both people and the visitor experience, this is an opportunity to influence two important parts of Lowry's future commercial offer.
The role has a number of staff benefits including:
- Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
- Free car parking just a few minutes' walk from the Lowry building.
- Paid day off for your birthday.
- Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building.
- Access to Lowry's Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.
- Group Life Assurance Scheme.
Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options - bus, car, tram and bike.
The application deadline for this vacancy is 13th October 2026.
Interviews will be on 28th October 2026, please ensure your availability for this date
Lowry is committed to creating an inclusive workforce by reflecting and representing the diversity of Salford and the UK. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Lowry - whether that is to work in our creative or support roles. We particularly encourage applications from the following two people groups who are currently under-represented in our work force and in the wider performing and visual arts sector; those people who experience racism and marginalisation, including those from African, Caribbean, North African, LatinX, South Asian, East Asian and South East Asian heritage and their diasporas, those who are disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent or have long-term health conditions.
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Restaurant and Coffee Shop Manager in Salford employer: The Lowry
The Lowry in Salford is an exceptional employer that values its team members and fosters a vibrant work culture centred around arts and culture. With opportunities for personal growth and development, employees enjoy a supportive environment where they can engage with diverse audiences and contribute to memorable experiences. The part-time and casual roles offer flexibility, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about the arts and community engagement.
