Restaurant Manager Location: Brixton, London Salary: c£40,000pa Hours: Full-time, including some evenings and weekends (closed Friday & Saturday) About The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house operation at this wonderful teaching restaurant in Brixton. This is a unique and rewarding role combining high-quality hospitality with meaningful social impact. The Charity runs restaurants within prisons, providing training and employment opportunities for people in custody to support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending. As Restaurant Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional guest experiences while mentoring and developing trainees working towards accredited qualifications. Key Responsibilities Oversee the daily operation of the restaurant, ensuring outstanding service standards Lead, train, and support trainees in a professional hospitality environment Manage reservations, service delivery, and customer experience Ensure compliance with prison security procedures, health & safety, and food hygiene standards Work closely with kitchen management and prison staff to ensure smooth operations Handle customer feedback professionally and positively Support administrative duties including rotas, reporting, and stock control About You Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or strong Assistant Manager in a quality hospitality setting Passion for training, mentoring, and developing people Calm, organised, and adaptable, with excellent communication skills Strong understanding of front-of-house operations and service excellence Ability to work within a secure environment and follow strict procedures A genuine interest in social impact and rehabilitation Whats on Offer Up to £40,000pa Genuine work life balance The opportunity to make a real difference through hospitality A supportive, values-driven working environment Daytime-focused hours compared to traditional restaurant roles Ongoing training and professional development To apply, please submit your CV. Successful candidates will be required to undergo security vetting due to the prison-based location. Change Hospitality are acting as an Employment Agency in this instance & due to the volume of applications we regret that only successful candidates will be contacted. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Change Hospitality is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to deliver excellence.

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