Restaurant Manager

Whitbread PLC; Newport; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Restaurant Manager for their location in Newport. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills to drive performance and ensure excellent customer service. The successful candidate will manage recruitment and team training, maintain high operational standards, and champion innovative strategies to enhance guest experiences. The position offers a competitive salary up to £39,250, along with various benefits including discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

25% off in Whitbread Restaurants

Up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels

High street and retail discounts

Excellent training programs

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant management or similar role.
• Ability to thrive in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in recruitment and training.
• Drive team performance through coaching and engagement.
• Manage labour and cost margins effectively.
• Champion change and implement new strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Coaching

High standards

Detail-oriented

Job description

# Restaurant Manager**Category:** Operations - Restaurant**Location:** BleadonRestaurant Manager - The Hobbs Boat (Weston Super Mare) - Whitbread Inns Salary:£37,000 - £39,250 (Opportunity to earn up to 25% bonus) Offering more than just a great career o... **Restaurant Manager - The Hobbs Boat (Weston Super Mare) - Whitbread Inns****Salary:£37,000 - £39,250 (Opportunity to earn up to 25% bonus)**Offering more than just a great career opportunity that starts with the very best induction training, there’s a salary of up to £39,250, great discounts and benefits as well as the chance to earn a whopping bonus!Reporting to the General Manager, our Restaurant Managers play a pivotal part in the daily success and running of the restaurant. It’s all about creating a winning team and delivering the best service to our guests.It takes a great team to deliver a best in class restaurant experience, so you’ll…Support the General Manager in the recruitment, induction and on boarding of any new team members.Demonstrate your leadership with a hands-on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating your team through pre-shift briefs.Drive high individual performance through regular one to ones and coaching, ensuring they understand their goalsHave an eye for detail, high standards and the ability to thrive in a high volume, fast paced environmentShow passion for the brand, ensuring your team are as knowledgeable and confident as you areWe want you to be the best you can be and so we will give you the tools to manage labour and cost margins effectively. It’s up to you to show what you’ve got when it comes to driving sales and revenue, proactively using guest feedback to maximise opportunities.We’re an innovative business so you’ll champion change and implement this with the team.What’s in it for youIn addition to a competitive salary, you'll also benefit from:Full induction and training.Excellent access to training and development programmes.The top tools and systems to achieve your KPI's25% off in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.High street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets and Gym membership.If you want to be part of a dynamic management team and our vision, develop yourself in a market leading company and have the skills, personality and passion to create moments that matter for our teams and guests then apply now! We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.**Job ref:** 129391-4492 **Advertised:** 19 Dec 2025#### Restaurant - Restaurant Manager**Location:** London**Categories:** Operations|RestaurantRestaurant Manager - BAR + BLOCK Kings Cross Salary:£35,000 - £39,000 Offering more than just a great career opportunity that starts with the very best induction training, there...**Location:** Kidlington**Location:** Goole**Location:** Newport**Location:** Cockermouth**Location:** Nuneaton