Experienced Restaurant Manager - Full Time

Job description
Job Title: Restaurant Manager (Maternity Cover)

Location: BANK, Bristol

Contract: 18 month fixed-term (September 2025 – March 2027)

Hours: 40 hours/week

Salary: £38,000+ per year (base + tronc)

Potential: Opportunity for a permanent role

About Us: BANK is a neighbourhood restaurant located in Bristol, celebrated for our warm atmosphere, ingredient-focused fire cooking, and genuine hospitality. Our close-knit team prides itself on delivering exceptional experiences for our guests and a supportive working environment for our staff.

BANK is part of a growing independently owned restaurant group that prides itself on developing people's potential and investing in talent.

About the Role: We're looking for a confident, hands-on Restaurant Manager to join BANK, a neighbourhood restaurant in Bristol known for quality ingredients, smooth service, and warm hospitality. You'll lead the front-of-house team, oversee daily operations, and ensure consistently excellent service throughout the maternity cover contract.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and support the FOH team
• Oversee daily service, rota planning, stock control, and general running of the restaurant
• Drive staff training and uphold service standards
• Collaborate with the Senior Management team and owners
• Maintain compliance with health & safety and HR processes

What We’re Looking For:
• At least 2 years’ restaurant management experience
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Passion for people, food, and hospitality excellence

Perks & Benefits:
• £38,000+ per year (base + tronc)
• Annual profit share
• Training budgets + time for professional development
• Wine tastings & supplier trips
• Team socials
• Staff meals + discounts
• Good work-life balance
• Friendly, supportive team
• Route to a permanent role
• Referral Bonus: Refer a successful candidate and both of you will receive a £200 gift card to spend at either of our restaurants

To Apply: Please email your CV and cover letter to dan@bankbristol.com

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who meet the role requirem

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: From £38,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Profit sharing

Experience:
• Restaurant management: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/08/2025