Restaurant Manager
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, E14 5HQ |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 208961 |
Summary
Restaurant Manager
Canary Wharf
£40,000 per annum
Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 4:00pm
Corporate staff dining restaurant, breakfast and lunch
Volume: Approximately 1,700 covers per day
We are looking for an energetic, operationally strong Restaurant Manager to lead a fast-paced corporate staff dining restaurant within a major corporate bank in Canary Wharf. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on the floor, leads from the front, and brings passion and personality to their operation.
The Role
Full operational responsibility for a high-volume corporate staff restaurant serving breakfast and lunch
Lead, motivate and develop a large front-of-house team within a professional banking environment
Drive service standards and consistency across all service periods
Maintain a strong, visible presence on the floor, engaging with customers and creating a welcoming, professional atmosphere
Actively improve customer experience and service levels, embedding a strong service culture
Work closely with kitchen and support teams to ensure smooth, well-organised daily operations
The Ideal Candidate
Strong operational focus with proven experience managing high-volume restaurant operations
A natural leader who brings energy, passion and personality to the restaurant
Excellent customer engagement skills, confident interacting with customers and teams in a corporate setting
Detail-driven with high standards and a hands-on management style
Comfortable managing busy services and large cover counts
Experience in corporate staff dining, contract catering or high-volume hospitality is highly desirable
We ensure you\\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\\'s, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
About Us
Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK\\'s leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
Job Reference: com/1901/86039001/52771534/R/SU #RA Group
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!