Assistant Restaurant and Bar Manager – Luxury Country House – Live in

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Live-in option

Gratuities up to £400/month

Paid overtime

45-hour weeks

5 days / 7

Job summary

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited is recruiting an Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager for a prestigious Lake District country house hotel near Ambleside. This hands-on role supports the senior team to maintain exceptional service across restaurant and bar, including tasting menus and à la carte dining.

You will lead from the front with strong food and beverage knowledge, train staff, and ensure polished hospitality.

Qualifications

• Hands-on hospitality experience.
• Strong Food & Beverage knowledge.
• Ability to lead and train staff.
• Experience with tasting menus and high-end dining.

Responsibilities

• Support running of restaurant and bar operations.
• Lead service during breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner.
• Train and develop staff.
• Ensure exceptional guest service.
• Work closely with kitchen and management for seamless service.
• Maintain presentation, cleanliness, and professionalism.
• Drive wine, beverage, and upselling opportunities.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Staff training

Guest service

Food & Beverage knowledge

Tools

POS systems

Job description

We are recruiting an Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager to join a prestigious country house hotel in the stunning Lake District near Ambleside, offering an outstanding opportunity within a highly regarded food and beverage operation. Staff accommodation is available.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.

This elegant boutique property is renowned for its luxury accommodation, warm hospitality, and exceptional dining experience.

With just over twenty beautifully appointed bedrooms, the hotel offers an intimate and refined guest journey, centred around a celebrated restaurant delivering both tasting menus and à la carte dining to an impressive standard.

Food and beverage is at the heart of the guest experience, with breakfast, afternoon tea, and dinner service all delivered with care, professionalism, and personality.

The bar and restaurant team are passionate about quality service, creating a memorable experience for guests visiting one of the Lake District’s most respected dining destinations.

• Competitive salary plus gratuities of up to £400 per month
• Paid overtime
• Live-in accommodation available (various options)
• 45 hour contract
• 5 days over 7
• Opportunity to work within a multi award winning restaurant
• Stunning Lake District location

As Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager, you will support the senior management team in the day-to-day running of the restaurant and bar, ensuring high standards are maintained across all services.

This is a hands‑on floor‑based role requiring a confident hospitality professional with strong food and beverage knowledge and the ability to lead from the front.

You will work closely with an experienced team of nine, helping to guide service, train staff, and ensure every guest receives polished yet warm hospitality.

Candidates with experience in tasting menus, quality à la carte service, and high‑end environments will be particularly well suited.

Duties:

• Support the running of restaurant and bar operations
• Lead service during breakfast, afternoon tea, and dinner
• Assist with staff training, supervision, and development
• Ensure exceptional guest service at all times
• Work closely with kitchen and management teams to ensure seamless service
• Maintain standards of presentation, cleanliness, and professionalism
• Help drive wine, beverage, and upselling opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious hospitality professional to join one of the Lake District’s leading dining destinations and progress within a quality‑driven environment.

Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you’ll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.

Company Registration Number: 06694061
VAT Number: 939 6931 67