Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager | Luxury Hotel

Hampshire Countryside | Live-In Accommodation Available
Full-Time | Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house team within an exceptional luxury countryside destination renowned for outstanding food, service and guest experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident hospitality leader who thrives in a quality-driven environment and genuinely enjoys creating memorable experiences for guests whilst developing and inspiring a talented team.

The operation has a strong focus on seasonality, sustainability, provenance and exceptional hospitality, making this an ideal role for someone who shares those values and wants to work within a business where quality is at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

As Restaurant Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, ensuring a smooth, efficient and highly guest-focused service.

You will lead from the front, maintaining a visible presence throughout service whilst building strong relationships with both guests and colleagues.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading and managing the restaurant team to deliver exceptional guest experiences
Creating a smooth, efficient and consistently high-quality service
Inspiring, motivating and developing team members to achieve the highest standards
Building strong relationships with guests and ensuring a genuinely personalised experience
Working closely with the Head Chef to maximise the overall food and dining experience
Ensuring menus, service standards and operational procedures are delivered consistently
Working closely with the wider Food & Beverage team to ensure seamless communication and collaboration
Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, presentation, Health & Safety and compliance
Supporting team performance through coaching, feedback and ongoing development
Communicating operational performance, successes and areas of focus with the wider management teamWhat We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager or Senior Restaurant Manager within a quality-led restaurant, luxury hotel or premium hospitality environment
A genuine passion for food, hospitality and exceptional guest service
A natural leader who leads by example and enjoys developing people
Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Confident managing busy services whilst remaining calm and professional
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Someone who enjoys building genuine relationships with guests and colleagues
A good understanding and appreciation of sustainability, provenance and seasonal produce
A polished, engaging and professional approachWhat's On Offer

Live-in accommodation available
Generous tronc package
Enhanced holiday allowance
Private healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance from day one
Company sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Free meals on duty
50% discount on food and beverage
£1,000 employee referral bonus
Monthly employee recognition awards
Annual staff events and celebrations
Ongoing training and development
Genuine career progression opportunities
Additional employee discounts and wellbeing benefitsWhy Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join a truly quality-driven hospitality operation where food, sustainability, provenance and exceptional guest experiences are genuinely at the heart of the business.

You'll have the opportunity to lead a talented front-of-house team, work closely with an exceptional kitchen brigade and play a key role in creating memorable dining experiences within a beautiful countryside setting.

If you're an ambitious hospitality leader looking for an environment where you can make a real impact and continue to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.

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