Restaurant Manager – The Hive Restaurant Busy Bee

An exciting opportunity in our newly refurbished garden centre restaurant, The Hive

Join, mould and build a high-performing team and lead exceptional guest experiences in our newly refurbished restaurant, The Hive, located within one of our thriving garden centre destinations.

Are you a dynamic hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to drive operational excellence, lead an engaged team, and deliver a consistent, high-quality guest experience across every shift.

About Blue Diamond Garden Centres

Join Blue Diamond Garden Centres, the UK’s largest garden centre group, a successful and rapidly expanding business with over 50 locations and around 4,700 employees, with further growth planned across both our retail and hospitality divisions.

At Blue Diamond, we create inspiring destinations where gardens, home décor, lifestyle, and exceptional hospitality come together to offer guests a unique experience.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in development, celebrate individuality, and empower our teams to contribute ideas that help us continually evolve. Joining Blue Diamond means being part of a supportive and growing company where your career can flourish as the business continues to expand.

What You Will Do

As Restaurant Manager, you will:

• Lead, coach, and develop talented front and back of house teams
• Maintain outstanding service standards and atmosphere
• Achieve financial goals through smart cost control and strong planning
• Manage compliance responsibilities including payroll checks, time management, stock control, health & safety, and cash processes
• Take ownership of daily operations with a proactive, solution-focused approach
• Create a positive culture that supports performance, accountability, and retention

You will be a hands-on leader who is visible on the floor during peak trading, confident in decision-making, and passionate about delivering memorable guest experiences.

What You Will Bring

• Proven leadership experience in a restaurant or hospitality management role
• Strong ability to motivate teams and build productive working relationships
• Knowledge of compliance routines including food safety and daily controls
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret reports and drive results
• Calm and confident leadership style under pressure
• Strong people management skills including recruitment, training, coaching, performance management, and HR practices
• IT confidence using MS Office, POS systems, email, spreadsheets, and management reporting
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in guest service situations
• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail and compliance documentation
• Willingness to be hands-on during busy periods and lead from the front

What You Will Love

• The opportunity to shape your team and restaurant performance
• Recognition for delivering high standards and strong business outcomes
• Career development and progression opportunities across the business
• A supportive leadership network that celebrates success and encourages ideas
• Sociable working hours with no evening work

If you are energised by leading others, delivering results, and creating an environment where both guests and employees love to be, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your hospitality leadership career at The Hive.