Restaurant & Bar Manager

Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar | Authentic | Wine-Focused | Growth Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, well-organised and proactive Restaurant & Wine Bar Manager to join Pochettino, an intimate Italian restaurant and wine bar located in Woking.
The ideal candidate will bring leadership, strong communication skills, and a passion for hospitality, wine and Italian dining culture.

This is a key role within our business you will oversee daily operations, lead the front of house team, manage suppliers, and help develop the wine and beverage offering while maintaining a high standard of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily restaurant and wine bar operations
• Lead, train and motivate the staff
• Develop and maintain an Italian-focused wine list and beverage programme
• Coordinate and deliver wine-related events and tastings
• Stock control, ordering and supplier relationships
• Administrative duties including invoicing, rota planning and cost awareness
• Support marketing initiatives and brand promotion
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience through warm, attentive service

Requirements

• Proven experience in restaurant or bar management
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational ability
• Solid wine knowledge Italian wine experience highly valued
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
• Fluent English essential
• Italian language proficiency strongly preferred
  (Useful for supplier interaction, staff communication and product knowledge)
• Customer-focused mindset, solution-driven, hands-on approach