Job Title: Restaurant Manager (New Opening)
Location: Lauretta’s Pizzeria, 93 Columbia Road, E2 7RG
Type: Full-Time (45 Hours per week)
Pay: £18-19 Inc tronc Depending on experience
Start Date: 25th June
Reports to: Owners
Job Summary:
We are opening an exciting new restaurant and are looking for an experienced and hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead the setup and day-to-day running of the business. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in building a restaurant from the ground up — shaping the team, operations, and service culture from the very beginning.
The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and confident managing all aspects of a food and beverage operation. Strong knowledge of ordering, stock control, and rota planning is essential, and barista skills are a big plus — we’d love someone who can train and lead the team on coffee service.
Key Responsibilities:
Pre-Opening:
Assist with setup of operational procedures, supplier sourcing, and opening plans
Help recruit, train, and onboard the opening team
Operations Management:
Oversee smooth day-to-day running of the front of house and kitchen
Ensure compliance with health, safety, food hygiene, and licensing laws
Manage stock levels, place orders, and handle deliveries and inventory checks
Write and manage staff rotas to ensure efficient and cost-effective coverage
Customer Service:
Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests from day one
Lead by example on the floor, maintaining high service standards
Resolve customer issues quickly and professionally
Team Leadership:
Train, motivate, and supervise front-of-house staff
Conduct regular performance check-ins and help staff grow in their roles
Financial Management:
Track and manage budgets, margins, and sales targets
Monitor and control labour, food, and beverage costs
Prepare reports and suggest improvements to boost profitability
Requirements:
Experience as a Restaurant Manager or Supervisor (ideally in a new opening)
Strong knowledge of ordering systems, stock-taking, and rota creation
Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills
Confidence training and leading a team from the start
Well rounded knowledge of wine and bar service
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Familiarity with EPOS and scheduling systems
Preferred:
Experience with opening a restaurant or café
Food hygiene or health & safety certification
Passion for hospitality and team development
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape something from scratch and be a key part of a new concept’s success. If you’re a hands-on leader with strong systems knowledge and a love for great pizza, service, and coffee — we’d love to hear from you.
93 Columbia Road, E2 7RG, London
Pizzeria • 1-10 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since June, 2025
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in building a restaurant from the ground up — shaping the team, operations, and service culture from the very beginning
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