Restaurant Manager | WimborneHours: 37.5 hours, alternate weekendsSalary: Up to £35,000, DOENo EveningsChristmas offAlternate weekendsSound like your dream hospitality role?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 BusinessOur 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 RoleAs Restaurant Manager, you\'ll take full responsibility for the day-to-day running and commercial performance of the restaurant.ResponsibilitiesLeading and motivating both front and back of house teamsEnsuring consistently high standards of food quality and presentationDelivering excellent customer service at every touchpointManaging stock, ordering, and supplier relationshipsControlling costs and monitoring performance against targetsMaintaining strong Health & Safety and allergen compliance standardsSupporting the wider garden centre leadership teamStepping 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 CandidateWe\'re looking for someone who:Has management-level experience within hospitalityIs confident overseeing both front and back of house operationsHas solid kitchen knowledge and can step in to support when neededHas a strong understanding of allergens and food safetyIs experienced in maintaining Health & Safety standardsCommunicates effectively at all levelsRemains calm and solution-focused under pressureHas strong organisational and time management skillsLeads with energy, pace, and a positive attitudePromotes teamwork to deliver an exceptional customer experienceBenefitsDaytime-only working hoursAlternate weekend workingEnhanced pension schemeLife assuranceFull training and access to an online learning hub20% employee discount50% discount on restaurant meals while on shift31 days annual leaveExtended Christmas closureFree on-site parkingEnhanced Employee Assistance Programme (including family access)Access to retail discounts, cashback offers, and savings #J-18808-Ljbffr