Job Description

Restaurant Manager - New Opening (City Centre, Birmingham)
Location: Birmingham City Centre
Salary: Circa 40,000 per annum + performance bonus
Hours: Full-time | Approx. 48 hours per week
We are recruiting a Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house operation at a high-quality restaurant in Birmingham city centre, operated by an established group behind Michelin- and AA-accredited venues.
This is a hands-on management role for a confident hospitality professional who thrives on the floor, leads by example, and takes pride in delivering consistently excellent guest experiences across breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Role
As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the front of house, ensuring service standards, team performance, and guest satisfaction remain consistently high.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing daily front-of-house operations across all services
Leading, scheduling, training, and motivating the FOH team
Delivering warm, professional service and handling guest feedback effectively
Supporting labour planning, stock control, and cost management alongside senior management
Ensuring compliance with health & safety, licensing, and company standards
Working closely with the kitchen and wider team on menus, events, and promotions
Acting as a visible leader on the floor during service
About You
Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or strong Senior Duty Manager
Background in quality-led restaurants or premium hospitality environments
Confident people manager with excellent communication skills
Commercially aware, organised, and calm under pressure
Passionate about service, standards, and team development
Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and busy trading periods
Right to work in the UK
What's on Offer
Circa 40,000 base salary, plus performance-related bonus
Key management role within a growing, quality-focused restaurant group
Strong support structure and clear progression opportunities
Staff meals, training, and group-wide discounts
Opportunity to help shape service culture at a flagship city-centre site

Skills Required