Assistant Restaurant Manager - Michelin Star Restaurant

Exclusive Hotels; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + service charge

Stay rates across our hotels

50% discount on food and beverage

Free meals on duty

Free use of on-site gym

Complimentary parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Hospitality Essentials perks

Training and career progression

Job summary

Exclusive Hotels at Latymer, Pennyhill Park, invites applications for an Assistant Restaurant Manager. You will support the Restaurant Manager, lead the team during service and uphold the restaurant's renowned standards.

This role offers a competitive salary with service charge, generous staff rates across our hotels, free meals on duty and wellbeing support, plus ongoing training and career progression within Exclusive Hotels.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant supervisory or management roles in a luxury/hospitality setting.
• Strong leadership to motivate teams during busy service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with guests.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager in day-to-day operation of Latymer and guest experience.
• Lead and motivate the team during service to maintain high standards.
• Build relationships with guests, handle enquiries and resolve concerns professionally.
• Assist with recruiting, training, coaching and developing team members.
• Oversee reservations, table management and service preparation to maximise guest satisfaction.
• Maintain exceptional standards of presentation, cleanliness and organisation throughout the restaurant.
• Support stock management, ordering and waste control initiatives.
• Ensure effective communication between restaurant, kitchen and hotel teams.
• Uphold food safety, allergen procedures and health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Team development

Job description

Assistant Restaurant Manager - Lead Exceptional Dining Experiences at Latymer

Pennyhill Park, part of the Exclusive Collection, is one of the UK's most celebrated luxury hotels, renowned for its exceptional service, elegant surroundings and outstanding dining experiences. Home to Latymer, our Michelin-starred and 5 AA Rosette restaurant, Pennyhill Park offers a truly remarkable environment where passion, precision and hospitality come together.

As our Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the leadership of Latymer, helping to deliver unforgettable dining experiences while maintaining the exceptional standards for which the restaurant is renowned. Working closely with the Restaurant Manager, you will inspire and develop the team, ensuring every guest receives outstanding service from arrival to departure.

At Exclusive Collection, we recognise and reward the passion, commitment and expertise our people bring every day. As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary plus service charge
• Generous rates for stays across our hotels and 50% discount on food and beverage
• Free meals while on duty
• Free use of our on-site gym and complimentary parking
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Exclusive discounts and lifestyle perks through Hospitality Essentials
• Excellent training, development and career progression opportunities across Exclusive Collection

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will be a leader, mentor and ambassador for exceptional hospitality in our Michelin Star restaurant. Our Assistant Restaurant Manager will:

• Support the Restaurant Manager in the day-to-day operation of Latymer and the overall guest experience
• Lead and motivate the team during service, ensuring smooth operations and consistently high standards
• Build strong relationships with guests, confidently handling enquiries and resolving concerns professionally
• Assist with recruiting, training, coaching and developing team members
• Oversee reservations, table management and service preparation to maximise guest satisfaction
• Maintain exceptional standards of presentation, cleanliness and organisation throughout the restaurant
• Support stock management, ordering processes and waste control initiatives
• Ensure effective communication between the restaurant, kitchen and wider hotel teams
• Uphold food safety, allergen procedures and health and safety standards at all times

Person Specification

You'll be a passionate, organised and inspiring hospitality professional who thrives in a luxury dining environment and takes pride in developing both people and guest experiences. As our Assistant Restaurant Manager you'll bring:

• Previous experience in a restaurant supervisory or management position, ideally within a high-quality hospitality environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team during busy service periods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the natural ability to engage with guests
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to make decisions under pressure
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering world-class guest experiences
• A professional, positive and reliable approach to work
• A genuine passion for hospitality and supporting the development of others

Why Exclusive Collection?

We are a certified B Corp committed to sustainability, responsible business and creating positive impact for our people, communities and environment. We foster a culture where talented individuals can thrive, develop and build rewarding careers.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all individuals with the right to work in the UK. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.