Operations Manager - Leading Restaurant Group in Bristol, Avon

Bristol

permanent, full-time

£60,000 - £65,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

Working in Bristol, Avon

Bristol is a creative and innovative city in the South West, known for its aerospace, engineering, media, and technology sectors. With a strong independent business culture and a focus on sustainability, Bristol offers a unique working environment. The city’s harbourside, green spaces, and vibrant cultural scene add to its appeal for professionals seeking work-life balance. Bristol’s universities and research institutions foster a skilled workforce that supports the city’s economic growth.

About Hospitality & Catering

Hospitality plays a central role in the UK economy, covering hotels, restaurants, events, and tourism. Careers range from chefs and front-of-house staff to hotel managers and event planners. Employers include independent businesses, large hotel chains, and catering groups. Demand remains high for skilled professionals in customer service and food preparation. Hospitality offers variety, creativity, and people-focused roles, often with flexible working hours and opportunities worldwide. The sector continues to adapt, with sustainability, food innovation, and guest experience shaping future growth.

OPERATIONS MANAGER – LEADING RESTAURANT GROUP

South West

£60,000 – £65,000 + Bonus + Travel

I am working with a brilliant, well-established restaurant group who are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to take ownership of a key region across the South West.

This is a great opportunity to join a strong, recognised brand with a real focus on its people, guest experience and continuing to evolve the business.

THE ROLE

You’ll oversee around eight sites, working closely with your General Managers and reporting directly into the Operations Director.

This is very much a people-led role. You’ll be developing your GMs, building strong teams and creating real accountability across the region, while keeping a close eye on sales, labour, profitability and overall performance.

The business is already well established, so this isn’t about reinventing the wheel. It’s about challenging where needed, raising standards and making sure every site is delivering a consistently brilliant guest experience.

WHO I’M LOOKING FOR

I’d love to speak to established multi-site operators from quality casual dining or a similar branded restaurant environment.
You’ll need to be commercially strong, comfortable managing multiple P&Ls and, most importantly, genuinely good with people. Someone who can coach and develop their teams, build relationships quickly and get the best out of their GMs.
There is plenty of opportunity to progress within the wider business, so this would really suit someone ambitious who wants to continue developing their career with a brilliant restaurant group.

CVs to kate@corecruitment.com