For Cod Sake (Farnborough)

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee the daily operations of our bustling Fish and Chips shop. As the Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring smooth operations, delivering excellent customer service, managing a motivated team, and maintaining high standards of food quality and cleanliness. You will be the face of the restaurant and play a key role in delivering an outstanding dining experience to our valued customers. Key Responsibilities: Operations Management: Oversee the daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring everything runs efficiently and meets our quality standards. Customer Service: Ensure an excellent dining experience for customers by addressing inquiries, handling complaints, and maintaining high service standards. Team Leadership: Lead, train, and motivate restaurant staff, including cooks, servers, and cleaners, ensuring the team works cohesively and productively. Inventory and Ordering: Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and ensure all ingredients and materials are fresh, properly stored, and used efficiently. Quality Control: Monitor food preparation and presentation to ensure the highest quality of fish and chips is served to customers. Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain a safe and clean environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including food handling and cleanliness standards. Financial Management: Oversee the restaurant's budgeting, staffing costs, and daily financials, ensuring profitability while maintaining quality. Scheduling: Create and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for peak hours and minimize labor costs. Marketing and Promotions: Assist with marketing efforts and promotional campaigns to attract customers and drive sales. Reporting: Track and report on operational performance, sales, customer feedback, and other key metrics to ownership/management. Qualifications: Previous experience in a restaurant management role (preferably in a fast-casual or quick-service environment). Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Knowledge of food safety and health regulations. Ability to manage and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment. Strong customer service and conflict-resolution skills. Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and costs. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the food industry, particularly in a fish and chips or similar establishment. Knowledge of point-of-sale (POS) systems and scheduling software. A passion for high-quality food and excellent customer service. Why Join Us: Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. Friendly and supportive work environment. Opportunity for growth and advancement within the company. A chance to lead a well-loved local business and make a direct impact on its success. If you are passionate about food, customer service, and leading a team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to become part of our team and help create a memorable dining experience for our community.