Restaurant Manager

🍽️ RESTAURANT MANAGER (FULL-TIME)

The Evergreen Restaurant — Carpenders Park Garden Centre, Watford

Lead from the front. Set the standard. Run a tight ship.

This is not a clipboard role. This is a key leadership position in a busy, high-standards restaurant where pace is fast, details matter, and the team needs a manager who can set the tone, drive performance, and keep service running flawlessly.

If you’re the kind of person who spots problems before they happen, stays calm under pressure, and refuses to accept “average” — we want to meet you.

🔥 What We Offer

Day shifts: 8:00am – 5:30pm
Work-life balance: 2 days off every week including every other Sunday OFF) AND NO NIGHT SHIFT
Competitive salary + pension
Staff discounts: 15% off at The Evergreen Restaurant + 25% off at Carpenders Park Garden Centre
Free lunch on shift + free on-site parking
A stable, family-run business with great culture, forward plans, and regular socials
A role with real responsibility, influence, and the chance to build something special

👊 The Role

As Restaurant Manager, you will take full ownership of day-to-day operations and performance — working closely with the owners and leading the team from the floor, not from behind a desk.

Key Responsibilities

Lead operations: Run the restaurant day-to-day, ensuring smooth service from open to close
Set and protect standards: Service, cleanliness, pace, food quality, presentation — every shift
Hands-on leadership: Be visible, involved, and effective during busy periods
Drive sales & profitability: Set targets, manage budgets, and improve performance through smart initiatives
Team leadership: Recruit, train, coach and develop a strong team; build accountability and pride
Customer experience: Ensure every guest leaves happy; handle feedback and complaints professionally
Rota + staffing control: Plan schedules properly and keep shifts strong and efficient
Stock / supplier management: Maintain stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships for quality and cost-efficiency
Compliance: Ensure all food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards are met
Reporting & improvement: Provide weekly performance updates to the owners and drive continuous improvement
Strategic input: Work on menu development, promotions and long-term plans that grow the restaurant

✅ What We’re Looking For

A hands-on leader who works with the team, not above it
Calm authority under pressure — organised, sharp, and in control even when it’s hectic
A proactive problem-solver who raises standards daily and never accepts “just okay”
Strong people skills: coaching, accountability, motivation, and clear communication
Strong operational control: rotas, stock, service flow, and team performance
Commercial awareness: understands sales, margin, and running a profitable operation

✅ Minimum Requirements

3+ years management experience in a high-volume restaurant / café / hospitality setting
Proven ability to lead a team and run a shift properly
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and profit optimisation
Full UK driving licence

📩 Apply

Send your CV + a short message answering:
“Why you — and what standards you run by.”

Email: info@carpenders.co.uk

How to apply:

Please send a copy of your CV to info@carpenders.co.uk or hand it in to us and note for the attention of the 'HR Department' or download our full application pack below and send in to the above address. Due to the high number of applicants we receive sadly we cannot reply to everyone, therefore if you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks please assume you have been unsuccessful this time.