Restaurant & Cafe Manager

Restaurant & Coffee Shop manager We’re on the lookout for a confident, people‑focused catering Manager to take the lead in a busy restaurant and café for a fast‑growing Garden Centre group based in Hockley. If you love great service, enjoy being hands‑on, and thrive in a lively environment, this could be a brilliant next step. What the catering manager role involves You’ll be running the day‑to‑day operation of all food service areas, making sure everything runs smoothly and customers leave happy. You’ll support and motivate a team, keep standards high, and help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. What we’re looking for * Experience managing catering or hospitality within a retail or similar setting * Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume restaurant * Manage stock, staffing and wastage effectively * A natural people person with strong communication and organisational skills What you’ll get Alongside daytime hours (no late nights!), you’ll enjoy: * Competitive monthly salary * 15% staff discount across all brands * 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service * Extra day off for your birthday * 3% contributory pension scheme * Great opportunities to grow, develop, and help train the team Usual working week is 45‑hours over 5 days, with alternate weekends off If you’re ready for a fresh challenge and want to join a friendly, expanding business, we’d love to hear from you