Restaurant Manager

Tabletable; Rainham, Nuneaton, Boston, Newport; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Rainham, Essex, seeks a Restaurant Manager to enhance team performance and drive sales. You'll support team recruitment and training while leading in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £39,250 plus a bonus, extensive benefits including discounts, and development programs. If you're passionate about creating exceptional experiences for guests, apply now!

Benefits

Full induction and training

Access to industry-leading development programmes

Discounts on high street brands

25% off in Whitbread restaurants

Up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels

Discounts on phone packages, cinema tickets, and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role within a restaurant environment.
• Ability to drive individual performance and manage a team effectively.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, induction, and onboarding of new team members.
• Motivate your team through daily briefs and individual coaching.
• Drive sales and revenue by managing labour and cost margins.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team motivation

Problem-solving

Job description

Restaurant Manager – Willow Farm Table – Rainham, Essex
9-Month Maternity Cover | Start Date: Mid-January 2026

Salary: £37,500 - £39,250 + up to 25% bonus!

Looking for a role that offers more than just a job? At Willow Farm Table Table in Rainham, Essex, you’ll find a career opportunity that starts with top-tier induction training, a competitive salary of up to £39,250, fantastic benefits, and the chance to earn a substantial bonus!

Willow Farm is a welcoming, high-performing site with a loyal guest base and a buzzing atmosphere. Whether it’s family lunches or busy evenings, this is a site where your leadership will truly shine.

As Restaurant Manager, reporting to the General Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the action, responsible for:

• Supporting recruitment, induction, and onboarding of new team members
• Leading with energy and clarity, motivating your team through daily briefs
• Driving individual performance through coaching and regular one-to-ones
• Thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with a sharp eye for detail
• Championing the brand and ensuring your team shares your confidence and knowledge

We’ll equip you with the tools to manage labour and cost margins effectively, and it’s up to you to drive sales and revenue, using guest feedback to unlock new opportunities. As part of an innovative business, you’ll also lead change and inspire your team to embrace it.

What’s in it for you?

• Full induction and training
• Access to industry-leading development programmes
• The best tools and systems to help you hit your KPIs
• 25% off in Whitbread restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels
• Discounts on high street brands, phone packages, cinema tickets, and gym memberships

If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic management team, grow with a market-leading company, and have the skills and passion to create moments that matter for our guests and teams—apply now!