Restaurant Duty Manager

Juice Hospitality Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort in Scotland is seeking a hands-on Restaurant Duty Manager to lead front-of-house service in their fine-dining restaurant and brasserie. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of supervisory experience in upscale venues and be confident in leading tasting menu services. This role offers live-in accommodation, competitive pay with bonuses, and clear progression potential to Restaurant Manager.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation (private en-suite room)

30 days holiday + Christmas/New Year closure

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role within multi-Rosette or 4/5-star venues.
• Ability to lead large parties confidently.
• Skilled in managing guest feedback and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate front-of-house staff across multiple dining outlets.
• Manage seamless service delivery for a la carte and private dining.
• Oversee event setups for corporate and private events.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Wine knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

WSET Level 2 (or willingness to complete)

Job description

Overview

We are a luxurious, resort set in dramatic Highland scenery, with a Rosette fine-dining restaurant, casual brasserie, whisky bar and extensive private event facilities. Following a recent kitchen and dining room refurbishment, we are recruiting a hands-on Restaurant Duty Manager to lead front-of-house service and deliver unforgettable guest experiences.

The Role

Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, you will oversee all evening service operations in the flagship restaurant and support daytime brasserie service. This is a key leadership position ideal for an ambitious supervisor or junior manager ready to step up in a calm, high-standard environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a brigade of FOH staff across fine-dining and casual outlets
• Ensure seamless service delivery for à la carte, tasting menus and private dining
• Drive wine sales and upsell opportunities (extensive cellar list)
• Manage guest feedback in real time, maintaining 5-star TripAdvisor standards
• Oversee event set-ups for weddings, shooting parties and corporate retreats
• Control stock, rota planning and compliance with health & safety

What We Offer

• Live-in accommodation (private en-suite room, all bills included)
• 45-hour contract with structured days off and minimal splits
• Share of service charge + performance bonus
• 30 days holiday + Christmas/New Year closure
• Staff meals, uniform, training budget and relocation support
• Clear progression to Restaurant Manager

About You

• 2+ years in a supervisory role within multi-Rosette or 4/5-star venues
• WSET Level 2 (or willingness to complete)
• Confident leading tasting menu service and large parties
• Calm under pressure with exceptional attention to detail

To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter