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Employer: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Restaurant Manager
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 31 January 2026
Job Summary
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Restaurant Manager to supervise and organise all aspects of meal production, distribution, and service to staff, visitors, and patients. The role includes overseeing restaurant operations, functions, and hospitality services across the site, and performing any associated duties.
The role also involves analysing till data (EPOS) to plan and adjust menus according to service requirements, customer trends, and needs.
Main Duties
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Ensure compliance with Food Safety Regulations, HACCP, and Trust Hygiene Policies.
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Maintain records in accordance with regulations and ensure staff follow policies and practices.
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Manage weekly rotas, allocate overtime, and ensure the correct use of agency/bank staff to maintain adequate staffing levels within budget.
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Oversee timesheet completion, authorisation, and record annual leave and bank holidays.
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Assist in recruitment and selection of new staff.
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Support staff discipline, training, and welfare, including staff appraisals and return-to-work interviews.
About Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. The Trust operates in Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, employing over 20,000 colleagues who care for people both in hospital and in the community.
The Trust is committed to enhancing the health of the local population by maintaining high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and partners. NCA values individuals who demonstrate its three core values: care, appreciate, and inspire.
Benefits include:
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Purposeful and flexible job roles
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Career development opportunities in a large organisation
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Competitive benefits package
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Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working
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Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, promoting work-life balance
Job Responsibilities
For full details on responsibilities, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents or visit the NCA careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
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Level 3 Food Safety
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Level 3 Allergen Safety
Desirable:
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City & Guilds 706/1 706/2 or NVQ Level 3 equivalent
Knowledge
Essential:
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Knowledge of HACCP system
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Knowledge of allergens
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Knowledge of cleaning schedules and COSHH
Desirable:
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Knowledge of rostering systems
Experience
Essential:
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Experience in a large production kitchen and multi-site operations
Skills
Essential:
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Microsoft professional skills
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Leadership skills
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Communication and soft skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required to verify any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.
Skilled worker applicants must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance is available here.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, visit the official website for more information — click here to apply now.