About Park Side

Park Side is a high-energy, all-day brunch-led restaurant in Cardiff, inspired by Dubai brunch culture - bold flavours, strong drinks, great music and busy, feel-good services.

We’re a proper restaurant, not a quiet café. Weekends are lively, standards are high, and the atmosphere is warm, confident and upbeat.

The Role

We’re looking for a hands-on Restaurant Manager / Front of House Manager to lead the floor, own standards, and drive performance.

This is a visible, front-line role. You’ll work closely with the GM/Owner and take full responsibility for guest experience, team energy and day-to-day performance.

Within your first 60–90 days, you’ll be confidently running services, owning rotas and training, and actively growing spend per head through great leadership and service.

Key Responsibilities

Lead from the front on the floor, especially during peak services
Deliver consistent, high-energy guest experience
Train, develop and motivate the front-of-house team
Own rotas, labour control and productivity
Drive sales through service and upselling
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation
Manage stock, ordering and wastage
Handle guest feedback confidently and professionally
Work closely with senior management on commercial performance

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Restaurant Manager, AGM or strong FOH Manager
Background in busy, quality-led venues (brunch, premium casual or wet-led food)
Confident leading a full floor and bar team
Comfortable owning rotas, standards and service pace
Commercially aware (labour, SPH, stock control)
Calm under pressure, positive in tone, firm on standards

Nice to Have

Experience in brunch-led or daytime-heavy operations
Strong drinks knowledge
Experience stepping up from AGM into a full RM role

Salary & Package

Upto £38k package, depending on experience
Performance-related bonus
Daytime only shifts - evenings off!
Staff discounts
Pension contribution
Training, development and progression opportunities
Stable operation - no zero-hours contracts

Schedule

Predominantly daytime-led trading
Weekends are peak and hands-on
No split shifts
Rotas planned in advance

Why Join Park Side?

A real operator role with autonomy
Clear expectations and strong leadership support
Lively, fast-paced services with personality
Opportunity to make your mark in a growing business with expansion in mind.

How to Apply

Apply via Indeed with your CV and a short note explaining what kind of restaurant you thrive in and why Park Side appeals to you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £38,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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