Assistant Restaurant Manager - Live In Available

Crieff Hydro Limited; Crieff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned hotel located in Scotland is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead operations in a busy dining environment. The role focuses on supporting a team, maintaining high service standards, and developing staff. Ideal candidates should possess prior hospitality experience and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Competitive salary of up to £33,000 plus tips offered, along with live-in accommodation and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £33,000 per annum plus tips

Live-in Accommodation

Free Meals on Shift

Exclusive Discounts

Team Rate Hotel Stays

Refer a Friend Bonus

Guest Mention Rewards

Friendly & Supportive Team

Career Progression

Wellbeing Support

Team Events & Annual Staff Party

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or assistant manager role in a similar restaurant or hotel setting.
• Confident, approachable team leader who brings out the best in others.
• Calm under pressure and able to coordinate smooth, efficient service.
• Ready to support your team and collaborate with other departments.
• Genuine interest in Scottish produce, guest experience, and great hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth day-to-day operations during service.
• Support the team on the floor and keep standards consistently high.
• Coach and develop a team of servers and bartenders.

Skills

Hospitality Experience

Leadership

Organisation

Team Player

Passion for Food & Drink

Job description

Be part of the Family

We’re a family business through and through – family owned since 1868, family run and with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small, but all offer fantastic food and drink, cozy beds and a wealth of things to do.

We offer an expansive range of benefits to help you make the most of life outside of work, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels heard and valued.

We treat our guests like family, and we support our people the same way. If you’re someone who lives our values of Be Creative, Be Curious, Be Thoughtful, Be Positive and Be You, you’ll fit right in.

Crieff Hydro Hotel

Crieff Hydro welcomes up to 1,200 guests daily – some seeking a leisurely coffee or family meal, others celebrating special occasions or entertaining clients. From cosy cafés and bustling bars to elegant restaurants and banqueting, we deliver fantastic food and outstanding service every time.

About the role

We’re looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our Food & Beverage team at Crieff Hydro. With a choice of restaurants across the resort offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role in a busy, varied dining environment.

Working closely with the Restaurant Manager, you’ll help oversee smooth day-to-day operations - leading by example during service, supporting the team on the floor, and keeping standards consistently high.

You’ll also play a key role in coaching and developing a team of servers and bartenders - getting involved in training, rotas, recruitment, and team engagement. It’s a hands-on, people-first role in a fast-paced, friendly environment where no two days are the same.

This is a full-time, permanent position (45 hours per week), and live-in accommodation is available. Accommodation is typically single occupancy with an ensuite bathroom, and includes access to our staff canteen, which offers three free meals per day.

What we need from you

• Hospitality Experience: Previous experience in a supervisory or assistant manager role in a similar restaurant or hotel setting.

• Leadership: A confident, approachable team leader who brings out the best in others.

• Organisation: Calm under pressure and able to coordinate smooth, efficient service.

• Team Player: Always ready to support your team and collaborate with other departments.

• Passion for Food & Drink: A genuine interest in Scottish produce, guest experience, and great hospitality.

What you'll get from us

• A competitive salary up to £33,000 per annum plus a share of tips estimated at £2,000 per annum for full time team members.

• Live-in Accommodation– On-site, affordable housing with bills included may be available. Most rooms are single occupancy with an ensuite, though this isn’t guaranteed. Availability and rates (set by HMRC) can be discussed at interview.
• Free Meals on Shift– Stay fuelled and focused withdelicious staff mealswhile you work.
• Exclusive Discounts– Enjoyfree leisure membership for you and a partner,30% off retail, 50% of food and drinks, and reduced rates on hotel activities.
• Team Rate Hotel Stays– Take time to recharge withdiscounted staysat all of our hotels from just £30 per night - where will you explore next?
• Refer a Friend Bonus – Earn up to £250-£500 for each successful team member or manager which you recommend to us.
• Guest Mention Rewards – Earn £5 every time a guest gives you a positive shoutout in a review.
• A Friendly & Supportive Team– Work in afun, welcoming environmentwhere team spirit and well-being are a priority.
• Career Progression– With seven hotels, multiple departments, and a wide range of roles, you’ll have plenty of opportunities togrow and explore new career paths.
• Wellbeing Support– Get 24/7 confidential supportvia theHealth Assured Employee Assistance Programme, covering mental health, finances, and more.
• Team Events & Annual Staff Party– We love to celebrate our people! Enjoy team events throughout the year and alegendary annual staff party.

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