Restaurant Manager
6 days ago
Durham
Restaurant Manager - Luxury Hotel County Durham Up to £40,000 per annum + service charge Exceptional hospitality. Naturally delivered. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Restaurant Manager to lead an exceptional dining operation, intimate, luxury restaurant and bar, with a warm and welcoming, high level service. This is a role for someone who understands that true luxury isn't about formality. It's about how you make people feel. You will enjoy high level intimate services, indulgent Afternoon Tea, creating a memorable dinner, you'll lead the restaurant and small team, ensuring every guest receives service that feels effortless, intuitive and genuinely personal. The opportunity As Restaurant & Bar Manager, you'll be at the forefront of the operation, leading from the floor and setting the standard for the entire front-of-house team. You'll oversee; Afternoon Tea, Bar operations, Fine dining, Private dining, Events The kind of leader we're looking for We're interested in who you are as a hospitality leader , not just what's written on your CV. You'll be someone with presence, energy and an instinct for outstanding service. Someone who can walk into a busy restaurant, immediately understand what's happening and bring calm, confidence and direction to the team. You'll ideally be: An experienced restaurant, bar or hospitality manager Passionate about exceptional food, drink and service Naturally confident and engaging with guests A hands-on leader who leads by example Skilled at developing, motivating and retaining great people Detail-focused without losing sight of the bigger picture Comfortable working in a fast-paced, premium environment Someone who understands the difference between good service and genuinely memorable hospitality Previous management experience within a luxury hotel, premium restaurant or high-end hospitality environment is essential. A place where standards matter You'll be joining an established luxury destination with a reputation for exceptional experiences and uncompromising standards. You'll have the freedom to lead, influence and develop the operation while working alongside a talented team who care deeply about what they do. For the right person, this is more than a position. It's an opportunity to become a key part of an exceptional hospitality team and help shape what outstanding service looks like. What's on offer? Up to £40,000 per annum , depending on experience Share of service charge , approximately £2,000 per year Full-time position, 40+ hours per week Training and professional development Genuine opportunities for career progression Team benefits and discounts A unique working environment The opportunity to work within a luxury hospitality setting APPLY NOW! If you're an accomplished hospitality professional looking for a role where your leadership, personality and standards genuinely matter, we'd like to hear from you. Hesketh James are the recruiting agent for this opportunity TPBN1_UKCT