Restaurant Manager
Drift Bar & Kitchen at Brighton i360 | Brighton Seafront
Looking for a role where you can run a restaurant, lead a team, and be part of something bigger than just a standard venue?
Drift Bar & Kitchen sits at the base of the iconic Brighton i360 - a unique beachfront destination combining a high‑volume restaurant, bar, events space and visitor attraction all in one. From relaxed daytime trade to private dining, events and sky‑high experiences, this is a venue with real variety and energy.
We’re looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to take ownership of the day‑to‑day operation, lead from the front, and drive standards across service, team and guest experience.
Please note, this is a full‑time role (40‑45 hours per week)
What’s in it for you?
* A busy, high‑energy role in a unique seafront venue
* £14.50 - £15.00 per hour + service charge
* An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
* Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.
* Early access to your pay through Wagestream.
* £10,000 life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well‑being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
What you’ll be doing
This is a hands‑on leadership role in a busy, multi‑revenue hospitality environment.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Leading the restaurant and bar operation day‑to‑day
* Driving high standards across service, food, drinks and guest experience
* Managing, developing and motivating a front of house team
* Supporting recruitment, training and performance management
* Working closely with the kitchen and senior leadership team
* Delivering smooth, high‑quality service during peak periods
* Ensuring compliance with health & safety and licensing standards
This is a role where you’ll be visible on the floor, setting the tone and leading by example.
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or strong Assistant Manager ready to step up
* Background in a busy, high‑volume restaurant, bar or hospitality venue
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and develop teams
* Confident running service and making decisions under pressure
* Solid understanding of food, drink and guest experience standards
* Experience with events, premium dining or multi‑revenue sites is a strong advantage
* Commercial awareness around labour, sales and performance
Why this role stands out
* A genuinely multi‑revenue site combining restaurant, bar, events and a major visitor attraction
* High‑volume trading with a mix of daytime, evening and event‑led business
* Exposure to private dining, large‑scale events and premium guest experiences
* A role with real scope to lead, influence and shape standards across the operation
If you’re an experienced hospitality manager who enjoys leading from the front, thrives in busy environments, and wants to be part of a unique, multi‑faceted venue, we’d love to hear from you.
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