Restaurant Manager

ROLE: Restaurant & Events Manager
LOCATION :Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

SALARY : £40,000 + Service Charge + Excellent Benefits

Days Off: Sunday & Monday Guaranteed

You've mastered the floor as an Assistant Manager - now it's time to own it.

Step into a career-defining leadership role where your ideas matter, your skills shine, and your talent is recognised. This is your opportunity to take full responsibility for a highly regarded multi-Rosette restaurant while also overseeing service across the hotel's bar, terrace, private dining and events spaces.

Whether you're a proven Assistant Manager ready to step up or an experienced Restaurant Manager seeking a fresh challenge in a refined, boutique environment, this role offers genuine progression, influence, and visibility from day one.

About the Restaurant & Hotel

This intimate, design-led boutique hotel is renowned for its modern British cuisine, exceptional service, and multi-Rosette dining room. Popular with destination diners, weekend guests, and exclusive-use events, the hotel blends relaxed luxury with impeccable standards. You'll join a forward-thinking, supportive leadership team who believe in developing their people and giving managers true ownership of their departments.

The Role - What You'll Be Responsible For

As Restaurant Manager, you'll take full ownership of the day-to-day operation across multiple outlets:

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant service, ensuring flawless execution across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
• Manage the restaurant, bar, terrace, and private dining operations, ensuring consistency in quality and guest experience.
• Oversee and support weddings, celebrations, and private events, ensuring smooth service and high standards.
• Create and deliver pre-service briefings, training sessions, and team development plans.
• Maintain and elevate service standards in line with multi-Rosette expectations.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen leadership to coordinate menus, seasonal changes, and guest experience.
• Develop wine knowledge within the team; support pairing menus and wine recommendations.
• Lead on staffing: rota creation, forecasting, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
• Drive revenue through upselling, guest engagement, and exceptional hospitality.
• Monitor budgets, GP targets, stock levels and P&L performance of the restaurant and bar.
• Ensure compliance with H&S, licensing laws, allergen procedures, and company audits.
• Deliver a visible, hands-on leadership presence on the floor - especially during peak service.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Experience in a multi-Rosette, fine-dining or high-end restaurant at Assistant Manager or Supervisor level.
• Proven ability to lead a team through busy services while maintaining calm and professionalism.
• Strong food and wine knowledge with a passion for guest experience.
• A natural coaching style - confident in giving feedback and training staff.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ambition and readiness to step into full departmental leadership.

Desirable

• WSET qualification or strong interest in wine training.
• Experience in managing events or private dining services.
• Previous involvement in budgeting, rota planning or stock control.
• Exposure to bar operations, cocktails, or terrace service.

What's in It for You

• Dedicated midweek planning time for admin, training, menus & projects.
• Excellent progression into F&B Manager or Operations roles.
• Training and development from a supportive and experienced senior team.
• Discounted dining & stays across the boutique hotel group.
• Meals on duty & Uniform provided.
• A positive, professional team environment where high standards and work/life balance both matter.

Eligibility

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Visa sponsorship is not available.