Cities
Restaurant Manager
Company
Loxley Nursery
Location
Sheffield
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via SimplyHired
Job Description
Restaurant Manager
Location: Loxley
Contract: Permanent
Hours Full Time
40 Hours per Week Including Weekends
About Us
British Garden Centres is the UK’s largest family-owned garden centre group, with 80 centres nationwide. Founded by the Stubbs family, the business has grown rapidly through significant expansion and acquisitions, evolving from its first site at Woodthorpe Garden Centre into a national brand.
The group now includes garden centres, restaurants, nurseries, and distribution centres, employing more than 3,500 colleagues across the UK. Despite its scale, British Garden Centres maintains strong family values, a community focus, and a commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for both customers and employees
We are looking for a Restaurant Manager you will have proven capabilities for running a successful restaurant and promoting excellent customer service.
You must be enthusiastic and wish to pro-actively develop the business. This is a hands-on role where teamwork and communication are vital.
The main function of the Restaurant General Manager is to oversee staff, ensure that the business operation runs smoothly and handle escalated customer queries and grievances. Must be able to work weekends.
Experience at management level. Must be able to demonstrate a passion for Guest Service.
As a Restaurant Manager, you will manage, lead, inspire and develop an amazing team and ensuring all customers have a great Restaurant experience.
What we Offer:
Benefits include Staff car parking and staff discount at our Garden Centres and Restaurants as well as at our Leisure Park.
Skills required:
· Excellent customer service skills.
· Communication and team management abilities.
· Live the guest experience.
· Managerial experience.
· Good IT skills – Excel and Word.
· Social Media – Facebook.
Duties will include:
· Organising team schedules, handling staff issues and authorising holidays.
· Interviewing, hiring, and training new employees.
· Evaluating employee performance and providing training and guidance as needed.
· Managing various department-specific initiatives and ensuring that these are completed within the scope, time, and budget.
· Filling in for absent employees and assisting teams as needed to successfully complete projects.
· Ensuring that employees follow company policies, as well as health and safety regulations.
· Ensuring a high and consistent standard of customer service.
· Business compliance in accordance with Health and safety and food safety laws and regulations.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to: Phil Rushton, Regional Restaurant Manager
[email protected]
Applications close –Tuesday 28th July 2026
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.
Benefits:
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
Experience:
• Management: 2 years (preferred)
• Restaurant: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
• United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Location: Loxley
Contract: Permanent
Hours Full Time
40 Hours per Week Including Weekends
About Us
British Garden Centres is the UK’s largest family-owned garden centre group, with 80 centres nationwide. Founded by the Stubbs family, the business has grown rapidly through significant expansion and acquisitions, evolving from its first site at Woodthorpe Garden Centre into a national brand.
The group now includes garden centres, restaurants, nurseries, and distribution centres, employing more than 3,500 colleagues across the UK. Despite its scale, British Garden Centres maintains strong family values, a community focus, and a commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for both customers and employees
We are looking for a Restaurant Manager you will have proven capabilities for running a successful restaurant and promoting excellent customer service.
You must be enthusiastic and wish to pro-actively develop the business. This is a hands-on role where teamwork and communication are vital.
The main function of the Restaurant General Manager is to oversee staff, ensure that the business operation runs smoothly and handle escalated customer queries and grievances. Must be able to work weekends.
Experience at management level. Must be able to demonstrate a passion for Guest Service.
As a Restaurant Manager, you will manage, lead, inspire and develop an amazing team and ensuring all customers have a great Restaurant experience.
What we Offer:
Benefits include Staff car parking and staff discount at our Garden Centres and Restaurants as well as at our Leisure Park.
Skills required:
· Excellent customer service skills.
· Communication and team management abilities.
· Live the guest experience.
· Managerial experience.
· Good IT skills – Excel and Word.
· Social Media – Facebook.
Duties will include:
· Organising team schedules, handling staff issues and authorising holidays.
· Interviewing, hiring, and training new employees.
· Evaluating employee performance and providing training and guidance as needed.
· Managing various department-specific initiatives and ensuring that these are completed within the scope, time, and budget.
· Filling in for absent employees and assisting teams as needed to successfully complete projects.
· Ensuring that employees follow company policies, as well as health and safety regulations.
· Ensuring a high and consistent standard of customer service.
· Business compliance in accordance with Health and safety and food safety laws and regulations.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to: Phil Rushton, Regional Restaurant Manager
[email protected]
Applications close –Tuesday 28th July 2026
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.
Benefits:
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
Experience:
• Management: 2 years (preferred)
• Restaurant: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
• United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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