Restaurant Manager - Brighton i360

Restaurant Manager - Brighton i360 at Brighton i360: Brighton

Restaurant Manager

Drift Bar & Kitchen at Brighton i360 | Brighton Seafront




Looking for a role where you can run a restaurant, lead a team, and be part of something bigger than just a standard venue?

Drift Bar & Kitchen sits at the base of the iconic Brighton i360 - a unique beachfront destination combining a high-volume restaurant, bar, events space and visitor attraction all in one. From relaxed daytime trade to private dining, events and sky-high experiences, this is a venue with real variety and energy.

We’re looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day operation, lead from the front, and drive standards across service, team and guest experience.




Please note, this is a full-time role (40-45 hours per week)



What’s in it for you?

A busy, high-energy role in a unique seafront venue£14.50 - £15.00 per hour + service chargeAn amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.Early access to your pay through Wagestream.£10,000 life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens.Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.

What you’ll be doing

This is a hands-on leadership role in a busy, multi-revenue hospitality environment.

You’ll be responsible for:

Leading the restaurant and bar operation day-to-dayDriving high standards across service, food, drinks and guest experienceManaging, developing and motivating a front of house teamSupporting recruitment, training and performance managementWorking closely with the kitchen and senior leadership teamDelivering smooth, high-quality service during peak periodsEnsuring compliance with health & safety and licensing standardsThis is a role where you’ll be visible on the floor, setting the tone and leading by example.




What we’re looking for

Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or strong Assistant Manager ready to step upBackground in a busy, high-volume restaurant, bar or hospitality venueStrong leadership skills with the ability to build and develop teamsConfident running service and making decisions under pressureSolid understanding of food, drink and guest experience standardsExperience with events, premium dining or multi-revenue sites is a strong advantageCommercial awareness around labour, sales and performance


Why this role stands out

A genuinely multi-revenue site combining restaurant, bar, events and a major visitor attractionHigh-volume trading with a mix of daytime, evening and event-led businessExposure to private dining, large-scale events and premium guest experiencesA role with real scope to lead, influence and shape standards across the operation


If you’re an experienced hospitality manager who enjoys leading from the front, thrives in busy environments, and wants to be part of a unique, multi-faceted venue, we’d love to hear from you.