Restaurant Manager

RESTAURANT MANAGER STUNNING MODERN BRITISH 3AA ROSETTE RESTAURANT LEATHERHEAD £38-40k The Client Our client 3aa rosette accreditted and continuing to push the boundaries in gastronomy. As mentioned in the Michelin Guide they are a culinary gem in the heart of Surrey. Their award-winning restaurant is a celebration of fine dining, where excellence meets local elegance. The traditional pub interior was redesigned to still offer warmth and keep the original character and features for an exqisite dining environment. The courtyard has a new menu and outside bar. Responsibilities    The Restaurant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the front-of-house operation, ensuring exceptional service standards, attention to detail, team development, and smooth day-to-day running of the restaurant. This role requires a highly organised and passionate hands-on leader who drives consistency, accountability and a premium guest experience at all times. Accountable for ensuring consistent operations to support and in the absence of the General Manager. Leadership & Team Management Lead, manage, and inspire the FOH team, ensuring high performance and accountability Plan & deliver weekly training briefs and ongoing coaching to develop team capability Implement structured team competitions and incentives to drive engagement and performance Take accountability for maintaining CPL (Compliance) completion rates across the team Foster a culture of professionalism, responsibility, and continuous improvement   Key Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent organisational and time management abilities High attention to detail and commitment to excellence Effective communication and coaching capability Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment Proactive, solutions-driven mindset Performance Expectations Consistent delivery of exceptional guest experience and service standards Strong leadership presence and accountability across all shifts High team engagement, training completion, and performance levels Effective operational management and attention to detail Maintenance of compliance and operational excellence at all times   Please note that by applying for this position, you are giving your consent for Nourish Recruitment to process your personal data in line with our GDPR policy and consent declaration, which can be viewed on our website. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by informing the Company that you wish to do so. Please note that if you have not heard back within 7 working days, your application for this role has not been successful, but we may still contact you in relation to alternative positions