Dobbies Garden Centres
Restaurant Manager
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Restaurant Manager
Restaurant Manager
Our Restaurant Managers play an essential role in delivering an exceptional customer experience across our Restaurants—ensuring tasty food, high operational standards, and the achievement of commercial targets.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the fast-paced restaurant operation, taking responsibility for both the kitchen and front-of-house management
- Lead an engaged team, focused on delivering a great customer experience
- Ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations
- Implement effective stock management controls to minimise wastage and maintain kitchen efficiency
- Support delivery of in-store events, including seasonal highlights like Breakfast with Santa, and regular fixtures such as Afternoon Teas
- Communicate effectively with central support teams to maintain smooth operations and improve business processes
- Collaborate with the wider Garden Centre Management team to ensure a safe working environment, commercial success, and a positive team culture
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A passion for hospitality and proven experience in restaurant management
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Commercial awareness, including an understanding of budgets, profitability, and driving sales improvements
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Strong stock control expertise and strict adherence to health & safety regulations
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The ability to identify training needs, effectively coach and mentor teams, ensuring a first-class customer experience and safe workplace
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Adaptability—quick thinking, enthusiasm for change, and resilience in managing evolving priorities and workloads
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Positive leadership—motivating and guiding teams through seasonal changes with care
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A demonstrated commitment to our values:
- "We’re one team, getting better every day."
- "We bring a smile."
- "We live and breathe gardens."
- "We make it work for our customers."
What We Offer
- Generous annual leave entitlement, flexible holiday use with minimal statutory days off required
- Discounts across all stores:
- 50% off in Restaurants
- 25% off in the Garden Centre
- 10% off in our food halls
- Access to Stream—support financial wellbeing with early access to earnings, saving tools, and financial advice
- Retail Trust access: confidential support, virtual GP services, free counselling, and exclusive retail rewards through our wellbeing platform
- Dobbies Academy—professional development through e-learning and tailored programmes
- A thriving workplace culture—passionate, diverse, and united, focused on driving success for our customers
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About Us
Founded in 1865, Dobbies is the UK’s only national garden centre retailer, spanning every region.
Our passion for gardens and plants comes alive across our stores through own-brand products, concession partners, and dedicated services. We celebrate garden living year-round, fostering community through engaging in-store events and partnering with charity initiatives.
By embracing our core values—working as one team and dedicated to difference things every day—we create a workplace where success is built together. Here, we thrive as individuals and contribute to greatness for our customers.
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