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Restaurant & Bar Manager - Exeter
JWR is delighted to be supporting a newly opened independent, premium dining and bar concept in Exeter. We are seeking a driven and experienced Restaurant & Bar Manager to play a key role in shaping and sustaining the continued success of this exciting new venture.
Package
- Salary from £40k
- Additional benefits package
- Opportunity to be part of a high-profile opening with strong career development potential
The Role
As the Restaurant & Bar Manager, you will work closely with the General Manager to ensure seamless day-to-day operations across both the restaurant and bar.
You will lead from the front, championing exceptional service standards, overseeing bar programme execution, and inspiring a motivated and high-performing team.
Your role will be pivotal in maintaining a premium guest experience, driving sales, and supporting the development of the venue's bar and dining culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the GM in managing all aspects of restaurant and bar operations
- Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing front-of-house and bar team
- Uphold exceptional service standards and guest satisfaction across all areas
- Assist in curating and maintaining a premium beverage and cocktail offering
- Ensure bar compliance with licensing laws, stock management, and cellar control
- Drive revenue and profitability while effectively managing costs
- Maintain all health, safety, licensing, and food & beverage compliance standards
- Be an active, visible presence on the floor and behind the bar, setting a standard for service excellence
About You
- Proven leadership experience within a busy restaurant or bar-focused hospitality environment
- Strong team leadership and training capability, inspiring excellence through example
- Knowledge of bar operations, product quality standards, and beverage trends
- Commercially astute with a strong focus on maximising sales and managing costs
- Guest-focused, passionate about delivering exceptional dining and bar experiences
- Energetic, hands-on, and adaptable within a fast-paced environment
If you're an ambitious hospitality leader ready to take on an exciting role at one of Exeter's newest premium venues, apply today.
