Cafe Restaurant Manager

Cafe Restaurant Manager - Lead a busy community restaurant in Brentford with evenings free Are you an experienced Cafe Restaurant Manager in Brentford looking for genuine work-life balance? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a busy, high-footfall cafe restaurant at the heart of the local community, operating a structured daytime service. This role would suit a confident Cafe Restaurant Manager who thrives in retail-led or customer-focused environments where leadership, organisation and consistency drive success. It would also suit a strong Assistant Manager ready to take the next step into a full Cafe Restaurant Manager role. Why apply for this Cafe Restaurant Manager role in Brentford? Salary up to £35,000 Staff discount Alternate weekends off Evenings free - genuine work-life balance Lead an established team in a busy daytime operation Clear progression opportunity for a strong Assistant Manager Be part of a venue that plays a key role in the local community Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all aspects of a busy cafe restaurant from breakfast through lunch Provide visible, hands-on leadership during service Deliver excellent customer experiences in a fast-paced environment Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and food safety Take ownership of opening and closing procedures Manage rotas, stock control, budgeting and team development Drive sales through strong service standards and local marketing initiatives What we're looking for Proven experience as a Cafe Restaurant Manager, Cafe Manager, Assistant Manager or Restaurant Manager Background in retail restaurants, cafes or customer-focused food operations Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team Highly organised and confident managing volume service Passionate about food, coffee and customer service Able to commute reliably to Brentford, including early starts If you're an Assistant Manager ready to step up into your next role, this could be the move that gives you structure, stability and a great team around you. Apply now - we'd love to hear from you. Job Number | (phone number removed) IND / F&B Location | Brentford Role | Cafe Restaurant Manager Consultant | Kevin Thomas Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy