Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager | Wimborne Hours: 37.5 hours, alternate weekends Salary: Up to £35,000, DOE Are you an experienced hospitality leader ready to run your own daytime restaurant operation? We're working with a highly regarded Garden Centre to find a confident and hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead their busy on-site restaurant. If you thrive on delivering exceptional customer experiences, enjoy leading from the front, and take pride in running a smooth, successful operation - this could be your next move. Even better, this role offers a great work-life balance with no evenings and alternate weekends! About the Business Our client is a long-established and highly respected garden centre group with a strong heritage and reputation for quality. This centre is a well-known destination for gardening enthusiasts, offering an extensive range of plants, gifts, and outdoor living products, with the restaurant forming a key part of the overall customer experience. Customers visit not only to shop, but to relax and enjoy meals, light bites, cakes, and drinks in a welcoming setting. This is a business that values high standards, strong service, and genuine teamwork to create a friendly, supportive environment where people take pride in what they do. About the Role As Restaurant Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day running and commercial performance of the restaurant. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and motivating both front and back of house teams Ensuring consistently high standards of food quality and presentation Delivering excellent customer service at every touchpoint Managing stock, ordering, and supplier relationships Controlling costs and monitoring performance against targets Maintaining strong Health & Safety and allergen compliance standards Supporting the wider garden centre leadership team Stepping into service or kitchen operations when requiredThis is a hands-on leadership role where you'll balance operational efficiency with creating a warm, welcoming environment for customers and team members alike. The Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who: Has management-level experience within hospitality Is confident overseeing both front and back of house operations Has solid kitchen knowledge and can step in to support when needed Has a strong understanding of allergens and food safety Is experienced in maintaining Health & Safety standards Communicates effectively at all levels Remains calm and solution-focused under pressure Has strong organisational and time management skills Leads with energy, pace, and a positive attitude Promotes teamwork to deliver an exceptional customer experience Benefits: Daytime-only working hours Alternate weekend working Enhanced pension scheme Life assurance Full training and access to an online learning hub 20% employee discount 50% discount on restaurant meals while on shift 31 days annual leave Extended Christmas closure Free on-site parking Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (including family access) Access to retail discounts, cashback offers, and savings How to Apply: If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, contact me at or call (phone number removed)