Restaurant Manager

Posted 24 August 2026
Salary Dependent on Experience
LocationBerkshire
Sector Hotels
Reference970639
Expiry 22 September 2026

Job description

Restaurant Manager
Ascot Area, Berkshire
£52,500 package (£47,500 salary + approx. £5,000 tronc)

Essential: previous experience in a 5-star hotel or Michelin-standard restaurant.

Are you a natural leader with a passion for exceptional food, outstanding service, and creating memorable guest experiences?
We're partnering with a beautifully designed restaurant set within the grounds of a luxury hotel near Ascot — known for its relaxed elegance, high-quality dining, and warm hospitality. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious hospitality professional ready to take ownership of a highly regarded operation where people, service, and guest satisfaction come first.
The Opportunity
As Restaurant Manager, you'll lead the restaurant's day-to-day operation as a key member of the venue's leadership team, delivering a seamless and engaging guest journey from start to finish. You'll be hands-on on the floor — leading, coaching, and inspiring your team — while owning service standards, commercial performance, and the overall running of the venue.
What's On Offer
  • £47,500 salary + approx. £5,000 tronc (£52,500 package)
  • A prestigious hospitality environment near Ascot
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression
  • Ongoing training and development
  • A supportive, people-focused culture
  • The chance to be part of a respected and growing hospitality business
What You'll Be Doing
  • Leading the overall management of restaurant operations
  • Driving exceptional guest service and memorable dining experiences
  • Leading pre-service briefings and motivating the team through service
  • Coaching, mentoring, and developing colleagues at all levels
  • Managing recruitment, onboarding, and performance management
  • Building relationships with regular guests to enhance loyalty
  • Monitoring service standards and identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Working closely with other departments for a smooth guest journey
  • Managing rotas and labour planning
  • Upholding presentation, cleanliness, and compliance standards throughout the venue
About You
  • Restaurant management experience, ideally in a 5-star hotel or Michelin-standard restaurant
  • Genuine passion for food, beverage, and hospitality
  • Strong leadership — able to motivate and engage a team
  • Confident operating in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment
  • Proactive, hands-on management style
  • Commercially aware with sharp attention to detail
Desirable
  • Knowledge of wine and beverage service
  • Experience delivering training and team development
  • Exposure to Forbes or similar luxury service standards
Apply today to find out more.

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