Right in the heart of Telford, our stunning Wildwood restaurant sits within the vibrant Telford Centre hub. Our 90 cover restaurant features a beautiful open kitchen that brings energy and theatre to the dining experience, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for both guests and team members.
This role is all about true ownership of the business. Leading the team, driving performance, controlling the numbers, and building a place people want to work in as much as they want to eat and drink in.
Heres why youll love working with us
Earn up to £45,000 per year this is including service charge
Full site ownership with the chance to build on what is already a fantastic restaurant
The opportunity to shape the team, culture, and guest experience
Work alongside a supportive, experienced management team and Area Manager who will help you grow
The vibe
This isnt a clipboard in the corner kind of job. Youll be on the floor, leading from the front, setting the energy and making sure the guest experience is exactly where it should be. At the same time, youll be the person running the business behind the scenes managing labour, owning the P&L, driving sales, and making smart decisions that keep the site performing.
Were looking for someone who loves the buzz of hospitality but also understands what it takes to run a successful restaurant.
Who we are
Wildwood (part of the Bow Street Group) has been serving Italian-inspired food, great cocktails and characterful venues since 2006.
Every site has its own look and feel but one thing stays the same: casual excellence.
Full table service delivered with flair, confidence and personality.
No scripts. No robotic service. Just great hospitality.
With 30 restaurants and big expansion plans for 2026, theres serious room to grow with us.
What youll be owning
Full P&L responsibility for the restaurant
Labour control and budgeting, ensuring the business performs week in, week out
Leading, developing and inspiring a strong management and floor team
Delivering consistently high guest experience and service standards
Training and developing people, helping the next generation of leaders grow
Driving sales, performance and local engagement
Managing stock, costs, rotas and operational standards
Working closely with the Area Manager to build and grow the business
Youll smash this if you are
A proven restaurant operator who knows how to run a busy site
Comfortable owning the numbers - P&L, labour and costs
A natural leader who builds strong teams and develops people
From a branded hospitality background (ideal but not essential)
The kind of person who loves improving, evolving and building something special
If you love the buzz of a busy floor, thrive on responsibility, and want to lead a restaurant with huge potential, this could be the role for you.
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