Restaurant Manager
Job in
Ottery St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX2, England, UK
Listing for:
Otter Garden Centres
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-13
Job specializations:
-
Restaurant/Food Service
Catering, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Manager, Server/Wait Staff
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly
GBP
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Ottery St MaryCompany Description
Founded in 1964 as Otter Nurseries in Ottery St Mary, East Devon, Otter Garden Centres has grown into one of the leading independent garden centre groups in the UK. The group operates 7 thriving garden centres across the South of England and 3 well‑established growing nurseries. With a focus on quality products and exceptional customer service, Otter Garden Centres has built a reputation for offering an enjoyable shopping experience.
The company values its community roots while continuously expanding its operations and offerings.
Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our catering team of over 120 colleagues at Otter Garden Centre Ottery St Mary. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the dining experience for our loyal customers – from morning coffees and cakes to hearty lunches, our large, professional and well‑equipped kitchen and large dining area provides the opportunity to create an excellent dining experience for all our visitors.
Duties
Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and high food standards.Lead and motivate a friendly front of house and kitchen team.Work closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional food.Manage rotas, stock control and budgets effectively.Handle customer enquiries and complaints with professionalism, ensuring customer satisfaction at all times.Ensure compliance with health regulations and food safety standards within the kitchen and dining areas.Adopt a hands‑on approach in all areas of the restaurant, ensuring you can support your team both Front of House and in the kitchen.Act as a duty manager and key holder for the garden centre as per the needs of the business and to be an important and leading role within the management team at Ottery St Mary.Experience
Proven experience in a restaurant management role or similar position within the hospitality industry.Demonstrated supervisory experience with a focus on team management and leadership skills.Previous experience in food production or catering environments is essential.Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to build rapport with staff and customers alike.A passion for hospitality, coupled with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Join us in creating memorable dining experiences while leading a talented team in an exciting restaurant atmosphere!Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent Benefits
Company pensionEmployee discountOn‑site parkingExperience
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