Brasserie Restaurant Manager in Exeter

Luxury Hotel | Dartmoor, Devon

Award-Winning Employer

We are recruiting for an experienced Brasserie Restaurant Manager to join a prestigious luxury hotel set within the Dartmoor National Park. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a vibrant brasserie operation within an award-winning hospitality group recognised for excellence in both guest experience and employee wellbeing.

Employer accolades include:

• AA Small Hotel Group of the Year 2024–25
• Large Hotel of the Year 2024 (Devon Tourism Awards)
• Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2025 (The Caterer)
• Best Employer – Springboard Awards for Excellence 2025

The Role

As Brasserie Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the brasserie, ensuring consistently high standards of service, food delivery, and guest satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, motivating, and developing a front-of-house team
• Delivering exceptional guest experiences in a relaxed yet professional environment
• Managing rotas, service standards, and operational efficiency
• Maintaining brand standards and supporting wider hotel objectives
• Acting as a visible, engaging host for guests throughout service

About You

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager or strong Assistant Manager ready to step up
• Background in hospitality, ideally within a hotel or quality restaurant environment
• Confident leading teams and delivering guest-focused service
• Strong communication and people-management skills
• Passionate about hospitality and standards

Hotel experience is desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

Salary & Benefits

• 31 days holiday, increasing to 33 days with service
• Monthly service charge/tips, paid fairly and transparently
• Free on-site parking, meals on duty, uniform & footwear allowance
• Employee discounts across hotels, spas, golf and leisure facilities
• Access to health & wellbeing benefits, including 24/7 GP access
• Cycle-to-Work and EV leasing schemes
• Retail, gym and lifestyle discounts at 800+ partners
• Structured career development, apprenticeships & leadership programmes

The Culture

This is a values-led employer with a strong focus on inclusion, employee voice, and sustainability. The business is proud to offer a supportive, collaborative working environment where people are recognised, listened to, and developed.

Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented groups.

📍Location: Dartmoor, Devon

🕒Full-time, permanent role