RESTAURANT & LOUNGE MANAGER

Nova Chelsea is an intimate Afro\-fusion restaurant and lounge positioned to become one of SW10’s most distinctive dining and nightlife destinations. Blending modern luxury with global African culinary inspiration, Nova offers a refined, reservation\-led dining experience by day and transforms into an elevated lounge at night with curated entertainment, crafted cocktails and a premium, high\-energy atmosphere.

Designed for guests who appreciate exclusivity, polished service and thoughtful details, Nova is building a multi\-skilled team that values professionalism, creativity and excellence. Joining Nova means becoming part of a new but ambitious venue, with opportunities to grow, influence service culture and help shape one of Chelsea’s most exciting new dining and lounge experience.

The Restaurant \& Lounge Manager will oversee daily front\-of\-house operations, guest experience, reservations, and team coordination across both restaurant and lounge service. This role combines leadership, organisation and hands\-on service, ensuring Nova maintains a consistently smooth, premium and well\-managed operation.

The Manager will work closely with the Chef and Head Barman, support staff scheduling, and ensure service standards reflect Nova’s brand identity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Front\-of\-House Leadership

• Lead and supervise the FOH team during day and night service


• Oversee table management, guest flow and service pace


• Coordinate with Chef and Head Barman for smooth operations


• Handle guest concerns professionally and promptly


• Maintain ambience, presentation, lighting and cleanliness

Reservations \& Service Coordination

• Manage bookings and guest lists via ToastTab


• Oversee seating, wait times and guest communication


• Prepare daily service briefings and handover notes

Operations \& Administration

• Prepare weekly staff rota and assist with shift planning


• Maintain checklists, opening/closing procedures and reports


• Ensure stock logs, service tools and equipment are in order

HR \& Compliance Support

• Monitor attendance, punctuality and performance


• Support onboarding process for new FOH staff


• Conduct basic training on service standards and guest handling

Finance \& Stock Support

• Submit daily sales and service reports


• Assist with stock counts and consumables tracking


• Work with Chef \& Head Barman on ordering and usage control

SKILLS \& EXPERIENCE

• 2\+ years’ experience as a supervisor or manager in hospitality


• Strong leadership and communication skills


• Experience in premium or boutique hospitality (preferred)


• Ability to multitask in a fast\-paced environment


• Confident handling guests and leading service


• POS knowledge (ToastTab experience is an advantage)

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Professional, calm, confident and well\-presented


• Lives within a reasonable commute to SW10


• Enjoys leading people and creating excellent guest experiences


• Flexible for evening and weekend shifts

HOW TO APPLY
Send CV with Subject: *Restaurant \& Lounge Manager – Nova Chelsea*

Pay: £35,000\.00\-£40,000\.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chelsea SW10 0AJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Have you previously supervised a team of 5 or more staff in a hospitality enviroment?


• Are you available for an interview within 24 \-48hrs

Experience:

• Restaurant Manager/ Bar Manager / Supervisor in hospitality: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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