Restaurant Manager – Willen Dragon
Salary: up to £39,000
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.
Responsibilities
* Support the General Manager in the recruitment, induction and onboarding 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 goals.
* Have an eye for detail, high standards and the ability to thrive in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
* Show passion for the brand, ensuring your team are as knowledgeable and confident as you are.
* Manage labour and cost margins effectively, driving sales and revenue by proactively using guest feedback to maximise opportunities.
* Champion change as an innovative business and implement it with the team.
What’s in it for you
* In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from a full induction and training program.
* Excellent access to training and development programmes.
* The top tools and systems to achieve your KPIs.
* 25% 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.
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 and 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: 143221-4492
Advertised: 27 Feb 2026
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