Restaurant Manager

Luxury Hotel Lounge & Afternoon Tea

Berkshire

£47,790 + Approx. £4,500–£5,000 Annual Service Charge

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead one of the most elegant food and beverage operations within a prestigious five-star country house hotel.

Offering an exceptional all-day dining experience, this beautifully appointed lounge is renowned for its refined atmosphere, impeccable service and luxurious afternoon tea. Combining timeless hospitality with the highest standards of guest care, it provides an unforgettable experience for hotel residents and visitors alike.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished hospitality professional to lead an established team within one of the UK's finest luxury hotel environments.

The Venue

Set within an iconic five-star country house hotel in Berkshire, this elegant lounge offers guests a sophisticated setting to enjoy breakfast, light dining, classic afternoon tea and expertly crafted beverages throughout the day.

Renowned for delivering exceptional personalised service, the venue combines luxury surroundings with meticulous attention to detail, creating an atmosphere where every guest experience feels memorable and effortless.

As Restaurant Manager, you'll have full operational responsibility for this flagship outlet while working closely with the senior Food & Beverage leadership team to continually enhance standards and performance.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Director of Food & Beverage, you'll lead the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, ensuring exceptional service standards, outstanding financial performance and an engaged, high-performing team.

You'll take ownership of every aspect of the operation, from recruitment and team development through to budgeting, service innovation and guest satisfaction, ensuring the outlet continues to exceed the expectations of a world-class luxury hotel.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the day-to-day operation of the restaurant and ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
Recruiting, mentoring and developing a high-performing front of house team.
Managing departmental budgets, payroll and P&L performance.
Driving service excellence through continuous training and operational improvements.
Monitoring guest feedback and implementing initiatives to continually enhance standards.
Managing staffing levels, rotas and succession planning.
Supporting marketing initiatives and sales promotions to maximise revenue.
Working collaboratively with the wider Food & Beverage leadership team to deliver operational excellence across the hotel.

The Package

£47,790 annual salary
Approximately £4,500–£5,000 annual service charge
Company pension
Complimentary meals whilst on duty
Uniform provided
Industry-leading learning and development programmes
Excellent long-term career progression within luxury hospitality
Free on-site parking
Please note: Live-in accommodation is not available, therefore applicants must have their own transport and be able to commute reliably.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who has:

Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager within a luxury hotel or premium restaurant environment.
Five-star hospitality experience is highly desirable.
Strong food, beverage and wine knowledge.
Experience managing budgets, payroll and operational performance.
A proven ability to lead, coach and develop successful teams.
Outstanding guest engagement and complaint resolution skills.
Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
A passion for delivering exceptional luxury hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.

Why This Role?

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead one of the flagship dining outlets within a prestigious five-star country house hotel, where luxury hospitality, personalised service and operational excellence are at the heart of everything they do.

Working closely with the senior Food & Beverage leadership team, you'll have genuine autonomy to shape the guest experience, develop your team and drive the continued success of an established luxury operation while building your career within one of the UK's most respected hospitality environments.