via Indeed · 18 September 2026 ·1 day ago

Restaurant Manager QSR

London Full-time
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Manna Portobello Road (Smash Burger Concept Restaurant) \- Arcade London.

https://arcade\-london.applyto.us/

RESTAURANT MANAGER (FULL TIME, PERMANENT) \- Immediate start.

£40,000 \+ Variable Tronc \+ Benefits

Restaurant Manager / Shop Manager – Manna Portobello Road \- Big flavours. Cult smash burgers. Crispy fried chicken. Fully loaded fries. Thick shakes. No boring food.

We’re looking for an ambitious Restaurant Manager / Shop Manager to take charge of our new QSR opening \- Manna Portobello Road (West London).

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the Shop Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of Manna Portobello. You’ll take ownership of the day\-to\-day operation, lead your team and make sure every service delivers brilliant food, great energy and an experience that keeps guests coming back.

You’ll be visible, hands\-on and comfortable moving between the kitchen and the floor. From developing your people and protecting food quality to managing sales, labour and stock, you’ll run the shop like it’s your own business.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Leading the day\-to\-day operation of Manna Portobello

  • Building a motivated, positive and high\-performing team

  • Leading from the front during busy, high\-energy services

  • Protecting Manna’s food quality, presentation and brand standards

  • Making sure every guest receives a fast, friendly and memorable experience

  • Coaching your Team Leads and helping them grow into future managers

  • Managing rotas, labour costs, stock levels, wastage and ordering

  • Driving sales and finding new ways to improve performance

  • Monitoring guest feedback and taking action where needed

  • Maintaining excellent food safety, cleanliness and health and safety standards

  • Working closely with Arcade’s operational and central support teams

  • Taking full ownership when challenges arise and making things happen
You’ll be a great fit if you:
  • You are immediately available to start (essential)

  • Have experience as a Restaurant Manager, Shop Manager, Assistant Manager or senior hospitality leader

  • Know how to lead both kitchen and front\-of\-house teams

  • Love fast\-paced environments and aren’t afraid to get stuck in

  • Can motivate, coach and hold people accountable

  • Understand sales, labour, stock, food costs and commercial performance

  • Care deeply about food quality and guest experience

  • Are organised, confident and calm under pressure

  • Bring positive energy and communicate clearly with different teams

  • Understand food safety, kitchen operations and compliance

  • Hold a Food Safety Level 3 qualification—or are ready to work towards one

  • Want to grow with an ambitious hospitality brand
Why join Manna?

This is more than managing shifts. You’ll have the freedom to shape your team, influence performance and help build the future of Manna.

\*\*You must already hold the right to work in the UK, without sponsorship, to be considered \*\*

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000\.00 per year

Application question(s):

  • Do you live within a one hour commute via TFL to Soho, London?

  • Do you have experience of reporting on a P\&L \+ labour costs? If yes, what company?
Experience:
  • Restaurant manager: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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