Restaurant Manager Canary Wharf £40,000 per annum Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 4:00pm Corporate staff dining restaurant, breakfast and lunch Volume: Approximately 1,700 covers per day We are looking for an energetic, operationally strong Restaurant Manager to lead a fast-paced corporate staff dining restaurant within a major corporate bank in Canary Wharf. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on the floor, leads from the front, and brings passion and personality to their operation. The Role Full operational responsibility for a high-volume corporate staff restaurant serving breakfast and lunch Lead, motivate and develop a large front-of-house team within a professional banking environment Drive service standards and consistency across all service periods Maintain a strong, visible presence on the floor, engaging with customers and creating a welcoming, professional atmosphere Actively improve customer experience and service levels, embedding a strong service culture Work closely with kitchen and support teams to ensure smooth, well-organised daily operations The Ideal Candidate Strong operational focus with proven experience managing high-volume restaurant operations A natural leader who brings energy, passion and personality to the restaurant Excellent customer engagement skills, confident interacting with customers and teams in a corporate setting Detail-driven with high standards and a hands-on management style Comfortable managing busy services and large cover counts Experience in corporate staff dining, contract catering or high-volume hospitality is highly desirable We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations. Job Reference: com/1901/86039001/52771534/R/SU RA Group Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!