Part of Oak View Group (OVG), Rhubarb is a premium hospitality collective specialising in luxury event catering, restaurant dining and hospitality. Rhubarb deliver unique dining and venue management at some of the worlds most iconic locations.

Since 2011, Rhubarb have provided all food and drink at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. With over 350 diverse and exciting events taking place each year, guests to the Royal Albert Hall can complement their visit with exceptional hospitality experiences.

The Royal Albert Hall operation consists of 3 distinct restaurant spaces: the all-day, fast-casual Verdi Italian Kitchen; renowned grill restaurant the Elgar Room Brasserie and the beautiful Coda by Eric Chavot. Something for all backgrounds and levels of experience.

Step into one of London's most prestigious venues and lead the team at Verdi Italian Restaurant, nestled within the iconic Royal Albert Hall. We're seeking an exceptional Restaurant Manager who can blend operational excellence with genuine Italian hospitality to create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience managing busy, quality focused restaurants
• Natural leadership abilities with a talent for inspiring and developing teams
• Passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences
• Genuine enthusiasm and a positive, can do attitude

Desirable:

• Experience with Italian cuisine 
• Knowledge of fine dining service standards
• Wine knowledge 

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse hospitality backgrounds - if you have the right attitude and hunger to excel, we want to hear from you.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a dynamic restaurant team
• Maintain exceptional food and service standards
• Manage day to day operations including rotas, stock control
• Build lasting relationships with guests and handle feedback with professionalism
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and events teams

What We Offer

Career Development:

• Comprehensive management development program
• WSET training and study support for wine enthusiasts
• Cross-exposure opportunities across our London venues and events
• Regular pay reviews recognizing your contribution

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £48,000
• 40% discount across all our restaurants and venues
• Award winning employee recognition programs
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline for wellbeing support
• Work in one of the world's most iconic cultural landmarks

RHC is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we’d love to hear from you.

If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

As part of the recruitment process, you will need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.