Overview
We’re recruiting a Restaurant Manager and Trainer to lead front-of-house operations for a Events Catering Company in London.
This is not a typical Restaurant Manager role. It’s a unique leadership opportunity where premium hospitality meets purpose. You’ll work alongside the General Manager and Head Chef to deliver an award-winning fine-dining experience, while training and mentoring students.
If you are a strong hospitality leader with a premium background, a passion for training and the ability to balance commercial performance with empathy and structure, this is an amazing opportunity!
The offer
- £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
- 39 hours per week
- Sunday–Thursday working pattern (structured week)
- Finish by 3PM most days!
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Free meals on duty
The operation
- Award-winning fine-dining restaurant in London.
- 5,000 individuals trained and 2,600 City & Guilds qualifications delivered.
- Social enterprise events business delivering 250 events in 2025, feeding 40,000 guests across London.
The role
- Co-lead daily restaurant operations alongside the General Manager.
- Deliver exceptional lunch and dinner service in a premium fine-dining environment.
- Train, mentor and assess prisoner students working towards City & Guilds qualifications.
- Interview and induct new students, guiding them throughout their learning journey.
- Manage a dynamic roll-on/roll-off training schedule with structure and consistency.
- Maintain full compliance with City & Guilds standards and prison operational policies.
- Oversee drink ordering, stock control, wastage and purchasing from nominated suppliers.
The ideal Restaurant Manager
- Proven experience within premium restaurant, bar or assistant restaurant manager roles.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and inspire.
- Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
Job Tenure: Permanent
