Restaurant Manager: Seasonal Beach Club
Location: Isle of Wight
Salary: GBP 50,000
This is an exciting opportunity to join a lively, seasonal beach club and lifestyle venue on the Isle of Wight. Trading from March through October, the business is high‑volume and fast‑paced, perfect for someone who thrives on service, training, and leading teams. This isn’t a corporate role; it’s all about service, leadership, and creating an exceptional guest experience in a unique beachside setting.
The Role
* Manage a team of 50+ staff, ensuring standards, training, and service excellence are consistently delivered
* Lead by example: be hands‑on, visible, and a real service enthusiast
* Train and develop young or inexperienced staff, driving performance and confidence
* Oversee day‑to‑day operations and peak‑season intensity, ensuring smooth service during summers with 600 covers per day
* Maintain high standards in wine service and operational efficiency
* Get things done: operational, organised, and commercially aware, with light admin
The Person
* Minimum 3 years in a Restaurant Manager role or higher
* High‑volume experience and a love for lively, busy environments
* Strong wine knowledge, ideally WSET Level 2
* High energy, hands‑on, and confident leading a team
* Must live on the Isle of Wight or be willing to relocate
Perks and Lifestyle
* Full‑time contract with 28 days holiday per year
* Extended breaks mid‑November to mid‑January
* Pre‑opening office/training hours mid‑January to March
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