Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager

Location: Richmond Village Northampton, Bridge Meadow Way, NN4 5EB

Salary: £29,220.80 per annum

Contract: Permanent - Full Time 40hrs

Shift Pattern: Various to include shifts between 8am to 8pm

Weekend Requirement: Yes

We make health happen. At Richmond Villages, we create friendly, welcoming communities where residents enjoy their independence, feel part of village life, and experience great hospitality every day.

• Managing and optimising staff rotas, ensuring effective cover while working within agreed budgets
• Leading, recruiting, and developing a high‑performing front‑of‑house team, maintaining Richmond Villages’ high standards
• Overseeing all daily restaurant operations, delivering an exceptional experience across dining, bar, and room service
• Planning and delivering events and functions, maximising the use of village spaces to drive engagement and revenue
• Building relationships with local businesses and organisations to increase external bookings and revenue opportunities
• Working collaboratively with marketing to promote events, functions, and dining experiences
• Monitoring competitor activity and supporting pricing strategies to ensure commercial competitiveness
• Working closely with the kitchen and wider teams to ensure seamless service and a consistent guest experience
• Managing dietary, allergen, and alternative meal requirements safely and effectively

• Experience of managing a team in a hospitality or catering environment.
• Hold a CIEH Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety (or equivalent).
• Self‑motivated, great communicator, person‑centred approach.
• Organised, flexible, professional attitude, team player and capable of working independently.
• Able to lead by example, ensuring an excellent hospitality experience.
• DBS check completed (Bupa covers the cost).

• Viva global wellbeing programme – mental, physical, financial, social, environmental wellbeing
• Flexible working and family‑friendly benefits
• My Healthcare – 24/7 remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support
• Annual allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products (~£350)
• Additional sick pay scheme for frontline teams
• Free meal with every shift
• 20 days + Bank Holidays annual leave
• Long Service rewards – ecards, extra holidays and money
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport tickets
• Wagestream – early access up to 40% of earned wages
• Various Bupa pension plans
• Parental Leave: adoption, birth, co‑parent schemes
• Menopause Plan – support for women’s health needs
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process.