Senior Restaurant Manager The Perch, Oxford | The Perch is a beautifully restored 17th-century pub and restaurant, just a stone’s throw from the city centre, tucked beside the Thames. With its rich history, idyllic beer garden and permanent marquee for weddings and events, it’s a place that draws people in and keeps them coming back. We’re on the lookout for a Senior Restaurant Manager to join our small stable management team. It’s a hands-on role, with most of your time spent on the floor helping guide, train and support the team to deliver what we call “casual excellence”. We’re an independent business with a big focus on fresh, seasonal and locally sourced food and drink. People come to The Perch for quality and a relaxed atmosphere, and we take pride in making sure they get both. What the role involves : Delivering exemplary guest service while keeping things friendly and relaxed Training new members of staff, familiarising them with our expectations Managing bookings and getting the best out of our table plan, especially during busy services Leading by example and making sure our service style stays sharp, friendly and consistent Running pre-shift briefings that set the tone and give the team what they need to succeed Working closely with our Events Manager, General Manager and kitchen team to keep everything running smoothly Supporting and developing the front-of-house team day-to-day What we’re looking for : At least two year’s experience in a busy, fresh food environment Someone who’s led a team and knows how to get the best out of people A good communicator who enjoys getting to know both staff and guests Calm under pressure and happy to roll up your sleeves when needed A keen interest in hospitality and a love of good food and drink What we offer : A competitive pay package based on experience 30% off food and drink at any of our three Oxford restaurants Meals on shift A supportive, independent company that recognises what individuals bring to the table The chance to work in one of the most beautiful, historic venues in the country On-site parking If you think this sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear from you.