Temper Restaurants is expanding, and we're looking for an experienced, passionate and dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead our exciting new Smokehouse & Crab Shack in the heart of Covent Garden! Our new restaurant will bring together bold flavours, incredible barbecue, fresh seafood, fantastic drinks and a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere.. We're looking for a strong leader with a big personality, commercial awareness and a genuine passion for hospitality. Someone who can inspire a team, drive performance and create unforgettable guest experiences..
The Role
As Restaurant Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day restaurant operations, working closely with the senior management team to deliver exceptional standards, build a fantastic team and make our new opening a success.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing front-of-house team..
- Managing daily restaurant operations and ensuring smooth, efficient service..
- Delivering exceptional guest experiences in a busy, high-volume environment..
- Recruiting, training and developing team members..
- Driving revenue, increasing sales and maximising profitability..
- Managing labour costs, rotas and operational budgets..
- Monitoring KPIs, guest feedback and overall restaurant performance..
- Maintaining excellent food safety, health & safety and operational standards..
- Building a positive, energetic and supportive team culture..
- Working closely with the kitchen and bar teams to deliver a seamless guest experience..
- Taking an active role in the pre-opening preparations, staff training and successful launch of the restaurant..
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or a strong Assistant General Manager ready for the next step..
- Experience in high-volume, fast-paced restaurants..
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team..
- A confident, outgoing personality and a hands‑on management style..
- Excellent commercial awareness, including understanding of sales, labour costs and profitability..
- A genuine passion for hospitality, food, drinks and outstanding guest service..
- Strong organisational, communication and problem solving skills..
- The ability to remain calm, positive and focused under pressure..
- A proactive approach with a can-do attitude and a desire to succeed..
Why Join Us
- Be part of an exciting new restaurant opening in one of London's busiest dining destinations..
- Competitive salary plus service charge..
- Opportunity to play a key role in building and developing a brand-new team..
- Career progression opportunities within the growing Temper Restaurants group..
- A vibrant, fast‑paced and supportive working environment..
- The freedom to bring your ideas, personality and leadership style to the role..
- The opportunity to make a real impact from day one..
Employment Details
- Experience: Required
- Employment: Full-time
- Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 yearly
- Starting time: Immediate start!
About Well founded group
Temper is a renowned restaurant group in London, celebrated for its unique approach to cooking, centered around live-fire and wood-fired grilling. The concept focuses on bold, flavorful dishes, with an emphasis on ethically sourced meat.
Restaurant Manager employer: Well founded group
Temper Soho is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and dynamic work culture, perfect for those passionate about hospitality. With a focus on employee growth and development, we offer opportunities to advance your career while working in a renowned restaurant known for its unique culinary approach. Join us in delivering outstanding guest experiences in the heart of London, where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
