Assistant Restaurant Manager - Accommodation Available - Maidenhead, Berkshire

Cliveden House; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury 5-star hotel is seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to oversee operations in their prestigious restaurant. The role involves close collaboration with the Restaurant Manager to maintain high service standards and create exceptional dining experiences. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in fine dining and strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive salary, annual leave, and other employee benefits including staff accommodation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

29 days annual leave

Team meals provided

Staff accommodation available

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar role at a high-end restaurant or luxury hotel.
• Strong knowledge of food, beverage, menu items, ingredients, and wine pairings.
• Hands-on approach and passion for fine dining.
• Excellent leadership, communication and adaptability skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Restaurant Manager in overseeing all restaurant operations and ensuring seamless service.
• Participate actively in service, staff training and daily operations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and professionalism in the dining area.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, managing and inspiring the team.
• Adapt efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced dining environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Knowledge of food and beverage

Job description

Assistant Restaurant Manager – Accommodation Available

Cliveden House is a world‑class luxury 5 Red Star hotel located in the Berkshire countryside, surrounded by 376 acres of gardens and parkland with views over the River Thames.

Cliveden values its team. We encourage individuality, fostering a relaxed culture where passion for hospitality meets exceptional guest experiences.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Restaurant Manager for our prestigious Cliveden Dining Room, a 3 Rosette restaurant. The successful candidate will work closely with the Restaurant Manager to meet and exceed service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Restaurant Manager in overseeing all restaurant operations and ensuring seamless service.
• Participate actively in service, staff training and daily operations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and professionalism in the dining area.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, managing and inspiring the team.
• Adapt efficiently under pressure in a fast‑paced dining environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar role at a high‑end restaurant or luxury hotel.
• Strong knowledge of food, beverage, menu items, ingredients, and wine pairings.
• Hands‑on approach and passion for fine dining.
• Excellent leadership, communication and adaptability skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary – £12,000 estimated annual Tronc (non‑contractual)
• 29 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events
• Complimentary team meals and uniform provided
• Staff accommodation available if required
• Uniform, team meals, and staff accommodation
• Exclusive team rates and friends & family rates at world‑class luxury hotels
• Discounts on all food & beverage offerings, Cookery School, spa treatments, and products
• Special gifts based on length of service
• Recommend‑a‑friend bonus scheme
• Health cash plan and cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee assistance programme access
• Excellent training and career development opportunities

If you thrive in a fast‑paced hospitality environment and want to collaborate with an exceptional team, we invite you to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.