Restaurant Manager The Walmer Castle – Wren Pubs
Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.Location: The Walmer Castle, LondonSalary: Up to £47,500 per annumHours: 48 hours per week | Weekend availability requiredContract: Full-time, permanentAbout Wren PubsFamily-run and proudly independent, Wren Pubs is a portfolio of welcoming historic local freehouses in some of London’s most charming neighbourhoods. Handsomely renovated to reframe their original character for new generations of drinkers and diners, our pubs offer delicious, unfussy modern-British cooking and interesting drinks menus, complemented by comfortable interiors, striking art collections and imaginative events programmes.Our food & drink philosophyPassionate about quality food and convivial service, our mission is to celebrate and elevate the best traditions of classic English innkeeping. Our modern-British cooking spotlights the finest seasonal produce, working with small producers distinguished by outstanding ethical and sustainability credentials.The opportunityWe are seeking an experienced and people-focused Restaurant Manager to lead the front of house at The Walmer Castle. This is a key leadership role at the heart of the pub you will set the service culture, develop your team and ensure every guest experience reflects the warmth and quality that defines Wren Pubs.Key responsibilitiesSet and protect the culture of the restaurant, ensuring every shift reflects Wren’s warmth, standards and identityLead, motivate and develop a talented front-of-house team, with a focus on long-term retention and growthTake full ownership of front-of-house budgets and weekly trading performanceWork closely with the Head Chef to champion the modern-British food ethosLead on recruitment, onboarding and succession planningAct as a brand ambassador, building the pub’s reputation and driving footfallChampion staff wellbeing, development and retentionThe ideal candidate will haveSubstantial Restaurant Manager experience within a quality food-led pub, gastropub or restaurantA strong knowledge of modern-British food and a genuine passion for wine, beer and spiritsProven ability to lead teams with warmth, structure and commercial focusExperience managing GP targets and labour costs – Restaurant ManagerThe character to become a true figurehead of their local communityAvailability across 48 hours per week including weekendsPackage & benefits30% off across all Wren Pubs venuesBirthday offAnnual overseas team tripRegular staff events & anniversary celebrationsExclusive CodeHospitality discounts3% employer pension contributionWren Pubs is an equal opportunities employer. xwzovoh We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees….