Restaurant Director

Ginger Hospitality; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality group in Manchester seeks a Restaurant Director to lead their front of house operations. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in high-end restaurant management and demonstrate exceptional wine knowledge. Responsibilities include managing service standards, inspiring the team, and ensuring a memorable dining experience. This role offers a significant leadership opportunity for a professional passionate about hospitality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven background in high-end restaurant management within fine dining environments.
• Ability to confidently guide guests and support the sommelier team.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a passion for outstanding guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the guest journey while leading a skilled team.
• Manage rotas, staffing levels, and departmental costs in line with business objectives.
• Drive team performance through training, coaching, and structured development.

Skills

High-end restaurant management

Strong wine knowledge

Leadership and motivation

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Job description

As Restaurant Director, you will take full ownership of the guest journey, leading a highly skilled team and ensuring service standards reflect the prestige of the operation. This role requires a confident, polished hospitality leader with a strong restaurant management background and an excellent understanding of wine, capable of inspiring the team whilst maintaining the warmth and personality that defines truly memorable dining.

Restaurant Director Ideal Profile:

• A proven background in high-end restaurant management within fine dining environments
• Strong wine knowledge with the ability to confidently guide guests and support the sommelier team
• A natural leader who motivates, mentors and develops front of house professionals
• Exceptional attention to detail with a passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences
• Commercially aware with experience managing budgets, payroll and performance targets
• Calm, composed and solutions-focused under pressure
• Lead and oversee the entire front of house operation ensuring impeccable service standards
• Work closely with the senior kitchen team to deliver a seamless and cohesive dining experience
• Drive team performance through training, coaching and structured development
• Maintain and elevate wine service standards, supporting pairings and guest recommendations
• Manage rotas, staffing levels and departmental costs in line with business objectives
• Ensure compliance with all operational policies and hospitality best practice

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