Restaurant Manager

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We are currently seeking an assured, innovative, and inspirational Strathearn Restaurant Manager who intuitively knows how to pre-empt the needs of our guests and our 85 strong team, who values inspiring others as much their technical expertise and passion for service.

At Gleneagles, every detail matters, and as Restaurant Manager, you\’ll embody the standards, values, and culture that make our experiences truly exceptional. Through your leadership, vision, and dedication, you\’ll help create moments that guests will remember long after they leave, making every visit to Strathearn a celebration of hospitality at its finest.

About Gleneagles

One of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels and sporting estates, Gleneagles has been making memories for a century. Crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2024 Cateys and Number One Resort in the UK & Ireland by readers of the Travel + Leisure for their 2025 World’s Best Awards, everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating unrivalled adventures for our guests.

Working at Gleneagles

We’re devoted to making our people feel as valued as our guests. In this way, we strive to support the whole ‘you’ – not just the professional part but the personal part too. People join our team for all sorts of reasons. Some work here permanently to develop a career, some work seasonally, while others have a schedule to fit around their personal commitments. However long you plan to stay with us and whatever hours you’d prefer to work, we’re open to flexible working requests and offer hours, shift patterns and contract types to suit everyone.

Location; Auchterarder, just off the A9. Gleneagles is also within easy reach of a number of Scottish towns and cities: Edinburgh City Centre (1hr), Glasgow or Dundee (50mins), Stirling and Perth (25mins).

Job Description

Here\’s a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

• You’ll take pride in hosting our guests, leading the restaurant floor with confidence across breakfast, Sunday lunch, and dinner service, while also supporting fellow F&B leaders in the delivery of afternoon tea and private events
• Commercial acumen and operational expertise are equally critical; you\’ll have full accountability for the profitability and performance of your department, balancing financial responsibility with the delivery of a luxury guest experience
• With a natural ability to read the room, you’ll anticipate and exceed guest expectations, ensuring every interaction is warm, thoughtful, professional, and impeccably presented, always reflecting the signature luxury of Gleneagles
• Inspiring, motivating, and nurturing a passionate team, you’ll empower them to deliver exceptional service and to be equally captivated by the theatre and magic of the experiences they create for our guests
• Working in close partnership with our Culinary team, you’ll foster strong relationships built on shared passion, clear communication, and a commitment to our values, creating the foundations that drive genuine excellence
• You’ll be a champion of talent development, passing on your expertise and igniting a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Always looking for fresh ways to surprise and delight, you’ll ensure both guests and colleagues experience something truly extraordinary
• Alongside an experienced senior F&B leadership team, you’ll share your passion for the very best in food, drink, and people leadership. In collaboration with our F&B Development Partner, you’ll drive engagement, training, and recruitment, ensuring your team is set up for success
• Interacting with our guests, always warm, professional, helpful and doing everything you can to exceed their expectations; playing your part in making their stay with us luxurious in every way

The kind of person we\’re looking for:

• With fantastic relevant experience, you thrive in the theatre of hospitality, yet remain modest, understated, and free of ego; you genuinely care for others as much as you care for yourself, consistently role-modelling this through your words and actions
• Adept in analysing performance metrics, identifying opportunities, and implementing operational improvements, you ensure that your restaurant operates efficiently, sustainably, and profitably without ever compromising on service quality or attention to detail
• Energised by a fast-paced operation and high expectations, you are resilient and adept at managing multiple, often competing priorities with calm and efficiency
• You bring a positive, professional, and courteous attitude, consistently seeing the glass as half-full and maintaining composure, consistency, and grace in your mood, manner, and behaviour
• With a natural empathy, you intuitively put yourself in the shoes of others, whether guests or colleagues, recognising that each encounter may be a first-time experience for them, no matter how familiar the situation may be to you
• Flexible and committed, you embrace early mornings and late nights, working across the week and weekends, always leading from the front and by example
• Possessing an exceptional eye for detail, you take pride in noticing and addressing the small things that make a significant difference. You hold high standards for yourself and others, driving performance while ensuring your team is engaged and inspired to achieve excellence alongside you
• With a strong people focus, you\’re passionate about nurturing and developing talent through coaching, mentoring, and training. You also possess a solid understanding of labour management and appreciate its critical role in maintaining a profitable, efficient, and high-performing operation
• Highly motivated and possessing an immense sense of pride in your work; you\’re passionate about delivering the high standards for our guests in line with the Gleneagles brand
• You have a positive “can do” attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous manner
• A strong team player with great communication skills and an enthusiastic approach; you\’re well organised and punctual with an eagle eye for detail
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and above all has fun along the way

What’s in it for you:

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) that increases with service
• Seasonal parties and local social events
• 50% discount on Food & Beverage, Country Pursuits, Spa and Hair Salon (Mon-Thurs) and the Golf Driving Range
• Golf Membership (with access to all 3 championship courses) for £50.00 per annum
• Flexi points into your Perkbox wallet to spend as you choose
• Free ‘pay day’ lunch and monthly drinks offers
• Stay with us as a guest at Gleneagles or Gleneagles Townhouse for up to 2 nights per year at £95.00 per night
• Friends & Family discounted rate of £225 – £275 B&B per night at Gleneagles
• Enjoy discounted rooms and restaurants rates with up to 50% off across the wider Ennismore brands and hotels, located across some spectacular locations
• Subsidised, single occupancy, en-suite accommodation available on our estate
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and confidential advice for you and your family when you need it most
• Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training qualifications and programmes
• Internal career opportunities across a wider range of specialisms and departments
• Monthly recognition programme
• Volunteering day every year with a charitable partner of your choice
• Complimentary access to our staff gym
• Gleneagles Cycle Scheme to spread the cost of the bike that you really want and reduce your carbon footprint