Restaurant Manager jobs in Levenshulme

Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire

Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum + Performance-Related Bonus

Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Japanese Restaurant / Hospitality

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and commercially minded Restaurant Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our Japanese restaurant in Wilmslow.

We are seeking a hands-on hospitality professional who can lead a team, maintain excellent service standards, manage restaurant operations and drive sales and business growth.

Previous experience working in a Japanese restaurant is not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with strong restaurant or hospitality management experience who have the skills and ambition to take ownership of a restaurant.

Key Responsibilities

Restaurant Operations

• Oversee the daily running of the restaurant.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, service and presentation.
• Maintain efficient restaurant operations and procedures.
• Ensure the restaurant is consistently well presented.

Team Management

• Recruit, train and develop restaurant staff.
• Manage staff rotas, attendance and performance.
• Lead, motivate and support the front-of-house and kitchen teams.
• Maintain a positive and professional working environment.

Stock & Cost Control

• Manage stock ordering, inventory and regular stocktaking.
• Monitor food costs, wastage and operational expenses.
• Maintain supplier relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and profitability.

Sales & Business Growth

• Develop strategies to increase restaurant sales and customer retention.
• Monitor sales performance and business KPIs.
• Identify opportunities for promotions and local marketing.
• Improve overall restaurant performance and profitability.
• Take initiative in identifying new business opportunities.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health and safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Ensure all required checks, records and procedures are up to date.
• Maintain a safe working environment for staff and customers.

Customer Experience

• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Handle customer feedback and complaints professionally.
• Build customer loyalty and encourage repeat visits.

Requirements

• Proven experience in restaurant or hospitality management.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Experience in stock control, ordering and cost management.
• Understanding of restaurant operations and financial performance.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health and safety requirements.
• Strong commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of restaurant performance.
• A hands-on approach and passion for hospitality.

Japanese restaurant experience is desirable but not mandatory. Candidates from other restaurant and hospitality backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Performance-related bonus based on agreed business targets.
• Full-time, permanent opportunity.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to take ownership of restaurant performance and contribute to business growth.

Location

Wilmslow, Cheshire.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious hospitality professional who can lead a team, manage restaurant operations and drive business growth, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV through Indeed, along with a brief overview of your restaurant management experience.

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person