Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager The Walmer Castle - Wren Pubs

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Location: The Walmer Castle, London
Salary: Up to £47,500 per annum
Hours: 48 hours per week | Weekend availability required
Contract: Full-time, permanent
About Wren Pubs
Family-run and proudly independent, Wren Pubs is a portfolio of welcoming historic local freehouses in some of London's most charming neighbourhoods. Handsomely renovated to reframe their original character for new generations of drinkers and diners, our pubs offer delicious, unfussy modern-British cooking and interesting drinks menus, complemented by comfortable interiors, striking art collections and imaginative events programmes.
Our food & drink philosophy
Passionate about quality food and convivial service, our mission is to celebrate and elevate the best traditions of classic English innkeeping. Our modern-British cooking spotlights the finest seasonal produce, working with small producers distinguished by outstanding ethical and sustainability credentials.
The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Restaurant Manager to lead the front of house at The Walmer Castle. This is a key leadership role at the heart of the pub you will set the service culture, develop your team and ensure every guest experience reflects the warmth and quality that defines Wren Pubs.
Key responsibilities
Set and protect the culture of the restaurant, ensuring every shift reflects Wren's warmth, standards and identity
Lead, motivate and develop a talented front-of-house team, with a focus on long-term retention and growth
Take full ownership of front-of-house budgets and weekly trading performance
Work closely with the Head Chef to champion the modern-British food ethos
Lead on recruitment, onboarding and succession planning
Act as a brand ambassador, building the pub's reputation and driving footfall
Champion staff wellbeing, development and retention
The ideal candidate will have
Substantial Restaurant Manager experience within a quality food-led pub, gastropub or restaurant
A strong knowledge of modern-British food and a genuine passion for wine, beer and spirits
Proven ability to lead teams with warmth, structure and commercial focus
Experience managing GP targets and labour costs - Restaurant Manager
The character to become a true figurehead of their local community
Availability across 48 hours per week including weekends
Package & benefits
30% off across all Wren Pubs venues
Birthday off
Annual overseas team trip
Regular staff events & anniversary celebrations
Exclusive CodeHospitality discounts
3% employer pension contribution
Wren Pubs is an equal opportunities employer. xwzovoh We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.