Job Description

For our restaurant The Idler near London Victoria Station we are looking for a Restaurant Manager!

We’re proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces 2026 by Great Place To Work, something that reflects the people, energy and culture we build together every day.

The concept

Just moments from Victoria station, The Idler is a neighbourhood restaurant for whatever the day calls for.

A breakfast spread before sightseeing or a leisurely lunch between meetings. Dinner before the theatre. A cocktail after a long day. Or simply a place to settle in and stay awhile.

The menu is made for sharing, grazing and gathering, with seasonal dishes and plates that suit every occasion. The drinks list follows suit, from a glass of wine at lunch to cocktails and pre-dinner aperitivos that carry the evening a little further.

For guests staying at The July, it's an easy extension of home. For locals, corporate diners and theatre-goers alike, it's a familiar table to return to, punctuated by reliable, efficient and friendly service.

The Job

We’re looking for a Restaurant Manager to take full ownership of our F&B operation and help shape the experience, energy and performance of the restaurant every single day. Working closely with the General Manager, you’ll lead the full F&B operation and play a key role in creating a restaurant that feels alive where guests feel genuinely looked after, teams feel supported and service feels natural rather than scripted. You’ll be leading from the floor, building culture, driving performance and making sure the operation runs smoothly day to day. Alongside the guest experience and team leadership side of the role, you’ll also take ownership of the financial performance of the business including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and helping drive revenue and profitability. We’re looking for someone who understands that a successful restaurant is about more than great service alone. Someone who can confidently balance people, operations and commercial performance to help the restaurant continue to grow and succeed.

Job Requirements

What we are looking for:

A highly experienced Restaurant Manager with a strong background in hotel.
A natural leader who knows how to inspire, develop and genuinely support their team.
Passionate about real hospitality and creating memorable experiences guests want to come back for.
Strong operational knowledge with a sharp eye for detail and high standards throughout.
Commercially aware with a solid understanding of driving revenue, performance and profitability.
Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and cost control.
Confident in analysing performance and making decisions that positively impact both service and financial results.
Hands-on, energetic and comfortable leading from the floor.
Someone who creates an environment where both guests and teams thrive.
This role would suit someone excited by building something special, not just maintaining it.