Restaurant General Manager

Knekt Hub Limited; Alfington; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected venue in East Devon seeks a General Restaurant Manager to blend hands-on service leadership with operational oversight. The successful candidate will ensure smooth restaurant service and support day-to-day operations. Ideal candidates will possess senior management experience, a warm hospitality approach, and a keen attention to detail. The role offers up to £40,000 base salary and the opportunity to work in a beautiful rural setting with a strong ownership team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in restaurant or hotel management at a senior level.
• A natural host – warm, confident, and attentive.
• Calm, solutions-focused mindset with a sharp eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house team to ensure smooth restaurant service.
• Support day-to-day running of guest experience across the venue.
• Coordinate check-ins, breakfast service, and back-of-house operations.

Skills

Experience in restaurant or hotel management

Natural host qualities

Operational confidence in food & beverage

Calm and solutions-focused mindset

Attention to detail

Passion for quality hospitality

Job description

A rare opportunity has come up to join one of East Devon's most respected destination venues as General Restaurant Manager – a role that blends hands‑on service leadership with broader operational oversight across a unique hospitality offering. This family‑run restaurant‑with‑rooms has built a loyal following for its warm, thoughtful service, seasonal food, and relaxed but refined atmosphere. Featured in the Michelin Guide, the venue delivers a dining experience comparable with one Michelin Star – though without the pretension or pressure of chasing awards. You’ll be the driving force on the floor, ensuring smooth restaurant service and leading a small front‑of‑house team. Alongside this, you’ll take a broader operational view – supporting the day‑to‑day running of the guest experience across the venue, including check‑ins, breakfast service, and back‑of‑house coordination.

• Proven experience in restaurant or hotel management at a senior level
• A natural host – warm, confident, and attentive to both guests and team
• Operational confidence across both food & beverage and boutique accommodation
• A calm, solutions‑focused mindset with a sharp eye for detail
• Passion for delivering thoughtful, down‑to‑earth hospitality to the highest standard
• Due to the rural location, own transport is essential, and staff accommodation is not available. If you’re looking for a leadership role that blends quality, creativity, and genuine hospitality in a beautiful part of the country – this could be your next move.
• Up to £40,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Key leadership role in a well‑regarded, independent business
• Beautiful rural setting, with a supportive ownership team and healthy work culture
• Opportunity to help shape the continued growth and refinement of the guest experience
• Hands‑on role with variety – no two days quite the same