Job Description

We're looking for a

Restaurant Manager

to join our team at

Bristol Lido

and lead from the front -- someone who understands people, service and rhythm, and who brings stability, experience and focus to a busy, high-quality operation.

Clifton, Bristol | Full-time | Competitive salary (based on experience) + tronc

About Us

The Lido is one of Bristol's most unique venues: a restored Victorian swimming pool with a restaurant, bar and spa on site. Open year-round, we offer a blend of daily routine and special occasion, attracting both locals and visitors looking for quality, calm and good food.

Our restaurant has a strong reputation built over years. The food is seasonal, ingredient-led, and cooked using simple techniques like wood ovens and chargrills. Service is confident but relaxed, and the setting speaks for itself -- with diners watching the pool from the gallery above or enjoying drinks beside the water.

The Role

This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll manage service across multiple areas -- upstairs dining, downstairs restaurant/bar, and poolside seating -- and support the team through busy days, seasonal peaks and everything in between.

We're not looking for someone to come in and change everything. The foundations here are strong. What we need is someone who can observe, get to know the team, understand what works, and help build on that.

This role would suit someone who's already worked in a high-volume, quality-led venue and is ready for the next step -- with a focus on people, detail, and consistency.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading daily service with confidence and consistency Coaching and supporting a well-established front-of-house team, as well as helping to recruit and retain new staff. Managing team rotas and day-to-day operation. Maintaining relationships with kitchen and spa management to ensure a smooth flow. Monitoring and managing key performance indicators including labour costs, wage percentages, GP targets and efficiency metrics Maintaining high standards in service, presentation and guest experience

What We're Looking For

Proven experience running busy restaurants across multiple sections A practical, calm and confident leader -- good under pressure and clear in communication Someone who values structure and systems but is flexible when needed Strong eye for detail, with high expectations for service and quality Knowledgeable about food, wine and hospitality Genuinely interested in developing people and building a strong team Able to see both the bigger picture and the small things that matter

What We Offer

Competitive salary, based on experience + tronc Weekly tronc payments via Supertronc (TipJar), in addition to base pay Access to pool and spa Complimentary Annual Massage Three-course birthday meal for two at any of our venues 20%-50% off food, drink and treatments across our sites WSET training, coffee qualifications, supplier visits, in-house courses & e-learning. Staff parties, social events, and a team that values each other Delicious team meals during shifts 28 days holiday and pension scheme

Interested?

If this sounds like the right fit, we'd love to hear from you. Please send us:

Your

CV

A

short cover letter

telling us a bit about yourself, your approach to leadership, and why The Lido interests you
We're looking for someone ready to commit to the team for the long term. If that's you -- apply now.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 38,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay
Experience:

Restaurant management: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025