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. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age