Casual Restaurant Manager - Up to £45,000 – No Evenings

We're excited to be partnering with an exciting new independent coffee/bakery/restaurant that's opening its doors. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate Manager to lead the brand-new venue of a quality-focused concept centred around specialty coffee, fresh bakery products, and exceptional customer service. As a Restaurant Manager you'll take ownership of the day-to-day operations, leading a team of approximately 20 people to create a welcoming environment for both customers and your team. Working closely with the owners, you'll play a key role in building the business from the ground up, helping to shape standards, develop the team, and deliver an outstanding guest experience.

The Role:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the coffee shop/bakery/restaurant.
• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of around 20 employees, creating a positive and high-performing culture.
• Recruit, train, develop, and retain a motivated team.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining consistently high operational standards.
• Manage stock control, ordering, rotas, labour costs, and overall business performance.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards.
• Report directly to the owners, providing operational updates and identifying opportunities to improve sales, efficiency, and guest experience.
• Drive sales and profitability while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous management experience within a specialty coffee shop, café, bakery, or premium hospitality environment.
• A hands-on, energetic leader who enjoys being on the floor supporting their team.
• Commercially minded with strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Excited by the opportunity to be part of a brand-new opening and make a real impact from day one.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Kate B OR call 0207 790 2666