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Restaurant Manager Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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Last updated 5 November 2025
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A Restaurant Manager, or a Fast Food Restaurant Manager, runs the day-to-day operations of a dining establishment. Their duties include managing the staff and operations, providing excellent customer service, ensuring staff are safe and that all food safety procedures are followed according to regulations. Having a keen attention to detail and being able to prioritise tasks are some of the key qualities required for a Restaurant Manager.

Restaurant Manager duties and responsibilities

A Restaurant Manager manages a large staff and may be required to fill in for any employee in a restaurant. Some of the important duties and responsibilities typically involve:

  • Organising staff shifts and scheduling
  • Providing excellent customer service
  • Leading by example
  • Planning menus
  • Working with food and drink suppliers
  • Ensuring all food safety procedures are strictly followed according to sanitary regulations
  • Following all company policy and procedures regarding dealing with cash, equipment and property
  • Cleaning the kitchen according to regulatory guidelines
  • Maintaining safe working conditions
  • Auditing inventory levels to ensure product availability, and ordering products as necessary
  • Recruiting and training staff
  • Working closely with management to meet revenue objectives
  • Implementing appropriate strategies to resolve adverse trends and improve sales

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Restaurant Manager Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Under the leadership of the Restaurant General Manager, you will manage the daily operations and staff of the restaurant with a specific focus on staffing, training and scheduling, all of which will help build and retain a 5-star team. You will support the Restaurant General Manager in providing coaching and development to the team. Your Restaurant General Manager will look to you to help create and support a fun, inviting work environment where the team feels respected and valued. * You’ll support the Restaurant General Manager in all people and operations areas for the restaurant. Fresh food is all we do, so we count on you and your team members to do it right for our customers every day and night. * You and your team treat customers like family. Great food, great service, great everything is what keeps them coming back. * You show staff how to do it right, and make sure every shift is better than the last. * You give and take direction like a pro. * This one’s a no-brainer: you’re key to increasing sales and profit goals. *What you bring to the table: * * Experience of leading people, even better if you did it in a food service environment. * 1 year of line operations experience; with demonstrated ability to lead and manage operations in a fast-paced environment. * 1 year of management experience * Flexibility to work 45-hour work weeks, must be available all-day parts and days of the week. *You’re willing and able to: * * Stand for long periods, bend and kneel and be able to lift 10-25 kg, as needed. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: per year Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 12 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Holidays * Monday to Friday * Night shift * Weekends

Example 2

MacDonald Leeming House Hotel - Ullswater Lake District £23,000per year Live in Accommodation available Macdonald Leeming House Hotel is looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to play a vital role in delivering a great guest experience to all our guests. They have a keen eye for detail, an organised approach and a willingness to exceed our guest expectation. Often operating on the front line, they are the real ambassadors of our company, and are committed to consistently delivering high standards Our Restaurant Manager will be hardworking individuals who can work on their own initiative and are key players in our Food and Beverage teams. They undertake all Food and Beverage responsibilities, including staff management and training, Health & Safety and overseeing of all food and beverage outlets.Using their outstanding experience and leadership skills they will be working closely with the management team to deliver our core standards and provide our guests with a great stay every time. This role is ideal for those in Supervisor roles within a similar environment, or for those who are looking to take a step up to a Supervisor role. Our Food and Beverage Supervisor is able to demonstrate a willingness to learn and a commitment to delivering our core standards, providing our guests with a great stay every time This position will include shift working including weekend work. Additional hours may be required to support the hotel during our busier periods including bank holidays. MacDonald Leeming House is a 4 star hotel located in Ullswater - Lake district and has 40 bedrooms and Rosette winning Regency Restaurant. ONLY Candidates Eligible TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE UK MAY APPLY Live in Staff Accommodation available Due to the location of the venue and the nature of the role, a driving license and own transport is essential. Start date - ASAP Sound like the Perfect role for you? Apply now! Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: per year Benefits: * Discounted or free food * On-site parking Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends Work remotely: * No

Example 3

Assistant Restaurant Manager *Background* The Horn of Plenty is a vibrant 4 star Country House Hotel and Restaurant near Tavistock on the Devon/Cornwall border. We’ve been renouned as one of Devon's best restaurants for over 50 years, and we've just been awarded "Best Small Hotel" in the 2020/21 Devon Tourism Awards. We have a 50 cover restaurant, 16 luxury en suite bedrooms and a thriving wedding business. We're looking for an warm, outgoing, energetic person to join our team on a full time basis, either live-in or live-out. *Role* To oversee our very busy restaurant in the absence of the Restaurant Manager, acting as the "maitre d'hote". To train, develop, manage and motivate staff, ensuring high standards are maintained at all times. To plan tables, set up bar, restaurant, sitting rooms and outside patio area. To warmly welcome guests, make them feel special and valued. To take orders, describe dishes, communicate any allergies/dietary needs to the kitchen. To serve food and drink, ensure guests are happy, resolve any issues, take payments. In the evenings, to act as Hotel Manager, doing whatever is needed to ensure the comfort and happiness of guests. To open up the hotel in the mornings and close down at night. To assist with daily rota updates. To help manage the cellar. *Person spec* Min 2 years' experience in a similar role. Enthusiastic, warm, energetic; a people person who likes to be busy. A natural planner, always looking ahead. Meticulous attention to detail. Super flexible. Calm under pressure. *Salary and benefits* Salary: To £24,000 + tips + 28 days holiday + pension. Working on average 40 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays. Shifts include breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Excellent working environment, and the opportunity to be part of a closely-knit team. Live-in accommodation available if required. Reference ID: Asst Restaurant Manager Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year Additional pay: * Tips Benefits: * Flexible schedule * On-site parking Schedule: * Holidays * Monday to Friday * Weekends Ability to * Tavistock PL19 8JD (required) Experience: * Hospitality: 2 years (preferred) * Team leadership: 1 year (preferred) Work remotely: * No

Example 4

Restaurant

Parsonage 53 Ltd are looking for a Restaurant to lead the front of house team, You will be responsible for delivering high-quality food and ensuring customer satisfaction. Food server experience is essential. We will expect you to train and coach our team of servers so they can deliver a great experience to all our guests. Ultimately, you will ensure our restaurant runs smoothly and customers have pleasant dining experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate staff, creating staff rotas
  • Handling customer enquiries and bookings ensuring they have a great experience
  • Oversea stock levels and ordering
  • Managing budgets
  • Comply with restaurant health and safety regulations and standards
  • Maintain a clean and organized restaurant
  • Ensure all guests feel welcome and appreciate the professional standards of the restaurant
  • Inform customers about all menu items available and make recommendations based on their preferences / allergens and special requests
  • Efficiently manage cash handling procedures and record transactions
  • Maintain positive and professional communication with management team
  • Recruiting, training and supervising staff

Experience:

  • Previous Restaurant Management experience (1 year minimum) required.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Employee discount
Supplemental pay types:
  • Performance bonus
  • Tips



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Dursley, GL11 4BP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
  • Supervising experience: 1 year (required)
  • Restaurant management: 1 year (required)
  • Bar management: 1 year (preferred)
  • Hospitality: 1 year (required)
  • Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
  • Management: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence (preferred)


Work Location: In person


Application deadline: 14/09/2023
Reference ID: Restaurant
Expected start date: 25/09/2023

Example 5

Eric's has been named as one of the 10 Best Fish and Chip Restaurants in the UK after extensive research by trade publication Fry Magazine.

We seek a full time Restaurant Managerto join our team and be part of our growing company. For more information about us, please visit; [website]

Working 4 and half days a week, you will play an integral part of the restaurant operations. Reporting to the Operations Managers, you will take a lead in the overall management of the restaurant, managing both back of house and front of house areas.

Rewards

  • Working with a fun and award winning, dynamic team
  • Competitive salary
  • Permanent contract
  • Meals on duty
  • Uniform provided
  • Career progression opportunities within our growing hospitality group.
  • Continuous training
  • Work for a modern, progressive company, where you will be treated as an individual.

Responsibilities

  • General day to day management of front of house and kitchen areas
  • Food preparation, ordering and stock control
  • Rosters and assist HR Manager with recruitment and payroll
  • Lead a team of up to 15 front of house and back of house staff
  • Training, developing and motivating the team to success
  • Take a lead on all compliance checks and ensure our high food hygiene standards are maintained

Requirements

  • 3-4 years experience in a similar role and in a busy restaurant or take-away
  • An assertive, hands on manager and able to work well under pressure
  • Hard working, punctual and willingness to get your hands dirty
  • A team player, with an adaptable and flexible approach to work.
  • A passionate individual, who is looking to develop with a progressive hospitality group.

For further information, please call Jamie Pearson (Group HR Manager) on [phone number]7 or apply with CV and covering letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £32,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking
Schedule:
  • Weekend availability
Supplemental pay

Example 6

Assistant Manager

Remuneration and Benefits

  • Rate of pay: up to £16.40 per hour
  • Quarterly performance based bonus
  • Training and development, with genuine career development opportunities
  • Free meals after each shift
  • 50% off meals for up to four people when not working so you can hang out with friends and family
  • £100 Tonkotsu voucher for your birthday
  • Quarterly fun fund
  • Annual staff party
  • Referral programme (refer a friend and earn up to £1,020)
  • Paid sabbatical leave for long-serving team members

Tonkotsu began serving ramen in 2012 in Soho. We have a few more restaurants now but our approach to our food and people is the same - we're passionate about providing excellent ramen with our homemade noodles made and served by well paid, well trained and happy people. At Tonkotsu we define ourselves and our culture by four core behavioural values – Keep it Kodawari, Kaizen to the End, Omoiyari All the Way and Praise the Ramen – find out what they mean at the bottom of the page – and we expect you to adhere to these values, keeping them alive.

As a Tonkotsu Assistant Manager you are the person who manages the day-to-day operation of the restaurant alongside the General Manager. The main purpose of this role is to help manage all aspects of the restaurant, ensuring that every customer has the best possible experience, that team morale is high, and that the Tonkotsu standards and values alongside commercial success are achieved.
We expect a lot and in return for all the hard work, you’ll be paid well, get some cool benefits and have fun.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full accountability of the restaurant in the General Managers absence
  • Help to lead a motivated team to ensure a smooth-running, profitable restaurant
  • Assist in hiring, training and supervising of full time and part time employees
  • Drive sales within the restaurant
  • Ensure all financial procedures are adhered to, which include: Labour (organising staff schedules to be in line with agreed budget), Stock control (accurate counting and entering of figures)
  • Support the General Manager in understanding the local area to recognise marketing opportunities and other competitors
  • Ensure the Health and Safety regulations are strictly observed, recorded and archived
  • Monitor quality and availability of products and service provided
  • Hitting agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), which include: Customers' feedback and reviews, Health, Safety and Hygiene results, Operational Checks, Periodical P&L’s results, Appraisal feedback
  • Ensure all security procedures are adhered to
  • Completion of all necessary documentation to company standard (e.g. Trail)
  • Live and breathe the four Values

Key Behaviours

Keep it Kodawari – We are perfectionists!

We will expect you to become an assertive leader, making decisions under pressure and using your judgement to prioritise tasks and adhere to standards. As a future leader, along with GM, you will have to make many decisions, some of them unpopular. You will take responsibility for your actions, lead by example and have an infectious determination to make your restaurant give customers an excellent experience.

Omoiyari all the way – We are compassionate and inclusive

You will use your emotional intelligence and empathy to perceive the feelings of your team and adjust your style accordingly to communicate effectively. You will not discriminate against anyone on any grounds. You will have a genuine passion for hospitality that will ensure our customers feel welcome and looked after.

Kaizen to the end – We constantly strive for improvement

Nobody is perfect! We are all on a journey of improvement – personal and professional. You will be a problem solver, constantly learning and developing. You will counsel and assist your team in the performance of their duties through discussion, explanation and leading by example, helping them to become better and better.

Praise the Ramen – We are committed to providing very high quality food and drinks

Your product knowledge will be second to none and you will share your knowledge and enthusiasm for the food and drinks we serve with your team, keeping an eye on product quality. You will be an expert in Omotenashi hospitality and a passion for excellent customer experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £16.40 per hour

Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Referral programme
Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus scheme
  • Quarterly bonus



Experience:
  • Assistant Manager: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom Location: In person
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What does a Restaurant Manager do?

A Restaurant Manager supervises the entire staff of a restaurant, including the kitchen staff of Cooks and Cleaners and the front of house staff, including Servers, Bartenders and Hosts. A Restaurant Manager is in charge of hiring staff and making sure they are properly trained for the specific dining establishment. They also ensure safety in the environment for both the staff and the customers. They are in charge of monitoring food quality and making sure that all restaurant staff are compliant with relevant laws. In addition, they must be able to provide excellent customer service so that the customers’ needs are promptly met and guests have an outstanding customer experience. Restaurant Managers are also responsible for administrative tasks such as payroll, scheduling and inventory management.

Restaurant Manager skills and qualifications

Experience and previous training can be a great help in restaurant management. An ideal job candidate also has the following skills in order to successfully handle the job:

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Should be dependable and reliable
  • Business management skills
  • Exceptional organisational and leadership skills
  • Knowledge of food production
  • Ability to work well with others with excellent interpersonal and communications skills
  • Knowledge of computers and industry technology
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
  • Basic understanding of food preparation

Restaurant Manager experience requirements

Hands-on experience plays a large role in determining a candidate’s qualifications for this position. A Restaurant Manager should have experience managing a team in some capacity and have experience in previous restaurant jobs. The candidate should also have prior experience in an assisting role such as Deputy Manager, or Assistant Manager of a restaurant for a few years, to demonstrate an understanding about the logistics of restaurant work.

Restaurant Manager education and training requirements

Experience is key when finding an exceptional Restaurant Manager. A candidate typically needs to have at least an advanced apprenticeship as a hospitality supervisor, or another sort of supervisory apprenticeship. College is also beneficial, specifically a Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership, or a Level 4 Diploma in Hospitality Leadership.

Restaurant Manager salary expectations

According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Restaurant Manager is £27,943 per year. Generally, employees are expected to work between 42 and 44 hours. The best job descriptions clarify if working on bank holidays and weekends are needed. The description also states whether overnight or early shifts are expected of new employees. The starting salary is usually dependent on the candidate’s experience and the location of the restaurant.

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