Restaurant And Bar Manager

Oak Recruitment; Devizes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking a Restaurant & Bar Manager for a renowned two-rosette dining destination in the Cotswolds. This role involves managing high-end food and beverage operations while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have proven F&B management experience, strong commercial skills, and a passion for hospitality. Attractive salary of £35,000 - £38,000 plus bonuses and relocation assistance are provided.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Free meals on duty

28 days holiday

Personalised training and development plan

Qualifications

• Proven F&B management experience in rosette standard restaurants or boutique hotels.
• Strong track record of growing covers and improving guest satisfaction.
• Excellent team leadership and training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead food and beverage operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage P&L, budgets, and forecasting for profitability.
• Train and inspire front-of-house and bar team.

Skills

F&B management experience

Commercial skills

Team leadership

Guest engagement

Job description

Overview

Restaurant & Bar Manager - Burleigh Court Hotel, Cotswolds

£35,000 - £38,000 + Bonus + Tips (OTE £40k+). Assistance with relocation (if necessary).

Lead the restaurant and bar at Burleigh Court, a two-rosette award winning dining destination in the Cotswolds, with the creative freedom to shape menus, events, and service while driving guest satisfaction and commercial success.

About Us

At Burleigh Court we pride ourselves on our elevated, two-rosette dining in a relaxed and unpretentious setting with great service. Our 22-bedroom boutique hotel offers 60 covers across our restaurant and bar, with a seasonal menu built around locally sourced, foraged produce.

We are a destination dining venue, offering afternoon tea, Sunday lunch, and private dining, and we're now looking for a Restaurant & Bar Manager to lead our team and help us achieve further culinary accolades.

The Role

As Restaurant & Bar Manager, you will take full responsibility for food and beverage operations, ensuring exceptional guest experience, while driving commercial success. Working closely with our Head Chef and Directors, you will:

• Maintain high-end service standards across restaurant and bar.
• Increase local/non-resident covers through events, partnerships, and creative marketing.
• Lead, train, and inspire a motivated front-of-house and bar team.
• Play a key role in our journey toward a Bib Gourmand or Good Food Guide.
• Manage P&L, budgets, and forecasting to ensure profitability.

About You

You will have:

• Proven F&B management experience in rosette standard restaurants, or boutique hotels.
• A track record in growing covers, improving guest satisfaction scores, and building repeat business.
• Strong commercial skills - P&L control, budgeting, stock management, and upselling campaigns.
• Excellent team leadership and training abilities.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and engaging with guests.

What Success Looks Like

• Measurable increase in non-resident covers within 12 months.
• Introduction of signature events and promotions that drive revenue.
• Consistently high guest satisfaction ratings and positive reviews.
• A stable, high-performing FOH and bar team with strong retention.

What We Offer

• £35,000 - £38,000 base salary + performance bonus + share of gratuities (OTE £40k+)
• Relocation assistance
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free meals on duty and free parking
• Personalised training and development plan
• Opportunity to work in one of the Cotswolds' most picturesque country house hotels

Apply now to join Burleigh Court Hotel and take the lead in shaping the next chapter of our award-winning restaurant and bar.

This role is being advertised by Oak Recruitment. The services advertised by Oak Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. All applications will be forwarded to our client.