Assistant Restaurant Manager - Fine Dinning in City of Westminster

Hotel: IC - London Park Lane (LONHB), One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, W1J 7QY

At InterContinental London Park Lane, we are currently looking for Assistant Restaurant Manager – Fine Dining to join our team in Theo Randall’s award‑winning Italian Restaurant, with an immediate start!

Welcome to InterContinental London Park Lane

Located at one of the capital’s most prestigious addresses, where the late Queen Elizabeth II once resided. Our hotel redefines traditional luxury, offering a blend of modernity and flexible sophistication in the heart of Mayfair. Inspired by its scenic views overlooking two Royal Parks, our establishment boasts elegant natural interiors and award‑winning seasonal cuisine.

At InterContinental London Park Lane, we don’t just serve exceptional food – we create unforgettable dining experiences. Our restaurant is a place where impeccable service, culinary excellence and genuine hospitality come together.

We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our Fine Dining team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional to support the leadership of one of London’s premier dining destinations, delivering personalised service that exceeds expectations while inspiring and developing a talented team.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead by example, delivering exceptional luxury service throughout every shift.
• Support the day‑to‑day operation of our fine dining restaurant, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
• Inspire, coach and develop the restaurant team, creating a culture of excellence, accountability and teamwork.
• Build genuine relationships with guests, recognising preferences and creating personalised dining experiences.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef, Sommelier and wider hotel teams to deliver seamless service.
• Maintain the highest standards of presentation, cleanliness and attention to detail.
• Support labour management, stock control, scheduling and cost efficiencies.
• Drive revenue through exceptional product knowledge, wine recommendations and premium upselling.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety and luxury brand standards.
• Take ownership of the restaurant in the absence of the Restaurant Manager.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be passionate about luxury hospitality and thrive in a fast‑paced fine dining environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience within luxury or fine dining restaurants.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or Assistant Restaurant Manager position.
• Previous experience within a five‑star hotel or internationally recognised luxury hospitality brand.
• Outstanding leadership and people development skills.
• A strong understanding of fine dining etiquette and luxury service standards.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem‑solving abilities.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing costs, labour and revenue performance.
• Food Safety certification (essential).
• WSET or equivalent wine qualification (desirable).

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary of £38,616.76 plus service charge and paid overtime
• 31 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, increased up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro‑rated)
• Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app allowing you to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it
• Company sick pay and life insurance
• Free meals on duty
• Professional career development with IHG Leadership programmes
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
• 50% discount in our F&B outlets
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – from retail to cinema
• Exclusive local discounts at Hard Rock Café, The Backroom Bar, El Pirata and others

We are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year and require a range of shifts and days.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual’s race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.

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