Restaurant Manager - Beefeater

Restaurant Manager – Smugglers Haunt – Beefeater – Ferndown, Dorset

Salary: £37,500 - £39,250 + up to 25% bonus!

Looking for a role that offers more than just a job? At Smugglers Haunt in Ferndown, you’ll find a career opportunity that starts with top‑tier induction training, a competitive salary of up to £39,250, fantastic benefits, and the chance to earn a substantial bonus!

Located in the heart of Ferndown, Smugglers Haunt is a welcoming, high‑performing site with a loyal guest base and a buzzing atmosphere. Whether it’s family lunches or busy evenings, this is a site where your leadership will truly shine.

• Supporting recruitment, induction, and onboarding of new team members
• Leading with energy and clarity, motivating your team through daily briefs
• Driving individual performance through coaching and regular one‑to‑ones
• Thriving in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment with a sharp eye for detail
• Championing the brand and ensuring your team shares your confidence and knowledge

We’ll equip you with the tools to manage labour and cost margins effectively, and it’s up to you to drive sales and revenue, using guest feedback to unlock new opportunities. As part of an innovative business, you’ll also lead change and inspire your team to embrace it.

• Full induction and training
• Access to industry‑leading development programmes
• The best tools and systems to help you hit your KPIs
• 25% off in Whitbread restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels
• Discounts on high street brands, phone packages, cinema tickets, and gym memberships

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 & 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 :

Advertised: 02 Dec 2025

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitality

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