Restaurant Manager – Seasonal Beach Club
Isle of Wight
£50,000

This is an exciting opportunity to join a lively, seasonal beach club and lifestyle venue on the Isle of Wight. Trading from March through October, the business is high-volume and fast-paced, perfect for someone who thrives on service, training, and leading teams. This isn’t a corporate role – it’s all about service, leadership, and creating an exceptional guest experience in a unique beachside setting.

The Role:
• Manage a team of 50+ staff, ensuring standards, training, and service excellence are consistently delivered
• Lead by example – be hands-on, visible, and a real service enthusiast
• Train and develop young or inexperienced staff, driving performance and confidence
• Oversee day-to-day operations and peak-season intensity, ensuring smooth service during summer’s 600 covers per day
• Maintain high standards in wine service and operational efficiency
• Get things done – operational, organised, and commercially aware, with light admin

The Person:
• Minimum 3 years in a Restaurant Manager role or higher
• High-volume experience and a love for lively, busy environments
• Strong wine knowledge, ideally WSET Level 2
• High energy, hands-on, and confident leading a team
• Must live on the Isle of Wight or be willing to relocate

Perks & Lifestyle:
• Full-time contract with 28 days holiday per year
• Extended breaks mid-November to mid-January
• Pre-opening office/training hours mid-January to March

Get in touch – kate@corecruitment.com