Job Description

Job description

Restaurant Manager – Help Lead Our Neighbourhood Restaurant

We’re looking for a passionate Restaurant Manager, someone who thrives in leading a small front-of-house team, ensuring smooth, efficient, and warm service every day.

This role is perfect for someone who understands the rhythm of a great restaurant, setting up the floor, running services, and training a team in FOH etiquette. You’ll have the chance to shape the front-of-house experience, bringing your own style and leadership to a brand-new restaurant built on kindness, teamwork, and genuine hospitality.

Located in the heart of Chingford, just minutes from the Overground and Epping Forest, this is an ideal role for someone local or based in East London. Whether you enjoy a quiet walk in the forest on your break or a round of golf before a shift, this area offers a unique balance of city energy and neighbourhood charm.

Our guests will be locals who return time and time again, and we want to make sure every experience they have with us is the best it can be. If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make an impact in a supportive, people-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Requirements

Job requirements

What We’re Looking For:

We’re after a Restaurant Manager who brings both skill and heart to the role. You’ll need to be:

Experience & Skills:

Front-of-House Leadership: Experience running a small FOH team in a restaurant setting is ideal but not necessary
Service-Focused: An understanding of delivering outstanding hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
Team Development: Ability to train, support, and motivate a team, ensuring consistency in service and FOH etiquette.
Organised & Proactive: Capable of setting up the team for success each day, handling day-to-day operations with efficiency.

Personality & Values:

Calm & Collected: Thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a level head.
Hands-On & Approachable: Leads by example, jumping in where needed and creating a supportive atmosphere.
People-Centric: Genuinely enjoys building relationships—both with guests and within the team.
Passionate About Hospitality: Loves the details that make a dining experience special.
Community-Minded: Appreciates the charm of a neighbourhood restaurant and understands the importance of regulars.

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make your mark in a kind, welcoming, and ambitious setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Estimated weekly hours

About Gina Restaurant

Who are we?

About Us

We are a family-run neighbourhood restaurant opening soon on Station Road in Chingford, just a stone’s throw from Chingford Overground Station and the beautiful Epping Forest. Our passion for hospitality comes from years of hands-on experience in kitchens, working our way up the ranks, and learning what truly makes a great restaurant—both for guests and for the team behind the scenes.

At our core, we believe in creating a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. We’re building a team that values collaboration, creativity, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. We want every member of our team to feel supported, inspired, and part of something special.

What do we do?

We offer relaxed, informal dining with a focus on high-quality ingredients sourced from trusted suppliers. Our goal is to be a reliable neighbourhood restaurant—somewhere people can return to time and time again for consistently great food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Our approach is simple: no fuss, no frills—just honest, well-executed dishes that bring people together. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our guests, where excellent food and genuine hospitality go hand in hand.

Why do we exist?

We believe that great restaurants are built on intentional decisions—whether it’s the ingredients we source, the team we build, or the way we treat our guests.

Our commitment is to creating a happy, healthy work environment where communication is open, support is constant, and everyone feels heard and valued. Ethical treatment is at the heart of what we do, from responsibly sourcing our produce to ensuring our team is treated with fairness and respect.

We also foster growth, providing opportunities for our staff to develop their skills, take on new challenges, and build long-term careers in hospitality.