About the job

Job Title: Senior Restaurant Manager – EssexLocation: EssexSalary: Up to £50,000 + Tronc

My client is looking for an ambitious Senior Restaurant Manager to join a high-performing hospitality operation in Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong operator who thrives in a fine dining or high-volume environment and is looking for genuine career progression. You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day operation, lead a talented team and ensure exceptional standards across service and guest experience.

• What You’ll DoLead daily restaurant operations and deliver consistently high service standards
• Manage, motivate and develop a high-performing FOH team
• Oversee rotas, labour budgets and operational performance
• Drive covers, revenue and commercial opportunities
• Lead training, briefings, recruitment and performance management
• Build strong guest relationships and respond proactively to feedback
• Ensure the highest standards of Health & Safety, food safety, licensing and allergen management
• Work closely with the General Manager to improve and develop the operation
• Keep ahead of F&B trends and introduce new ideas

• What You’ll BringProven experience as a Restaurant Manager or Senior Restaurant Manager
• Background in fine dining, high-volume restaurants or luxury hotels
• Strong operational and people leadership experience
• Excellent understanding of service and guest experience
• Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and labour
• Confident, hands-on and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about hospitality and developing teams
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