Restaurant Manager

Knekt Hub Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury 5-star hotel in Bath is seeking a professional Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house team. The role involves maintaining high standards of service, mentoring staff, and ensuring memorable guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar setting and a passion for hospitality. This position offers a competitive salary, management bonus, and various employee perks.

Benefits

Complimentary meals on duty

25% discount on F&B

Exceptional staff rate for family and friends

Perkbox membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent training pathways

Long-service milestone rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-quality hotel or restaurant is essential.
• Ability to foster a positive culture across departments.
• Flexibility to work mixed shifts is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the restaurant team across all dining areas.
• Maintain high standards of service and guest care.
• Develop strong menu knowledge and support guest recommendations.

Skills

Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or senior FOH leader

Strong guest-focused approach

Comfortable managing fine-dining and casual dining operations

Organised and proactive

Job description

Restaurant Manager Michelin Guide Listed 5 Boutique Hotel Service Charge Bonus

Location: Bath, Somerset

Salary: per year (DOE) monthly service charge (2000 per year) management bonus

Hours: Full-time Mix of day evening and weekend shifts

About the Property

Set within four acres of award‑winning gardens and housed in an elegant Georgian building just a short walk from Bath city centre this luxury 5‑star hotel is recognised in the Michelin Guide for its refined dining and exceptional hospitality. With a main dining room offering seasonal carefully executed dishes and a more relaxed dining space the hotel has built a long‑standing reputation for quality comfort and memorable guest experiences.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a highly professional and engaging Restaurant Manager to lead the front‑of‑house team and oversee service across both dining outlets. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the property’s excellent reputation delivering warm attentive service and ensuring that every guest experience is consistently exceptional.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the restaurant team across all dining areas
• Maintain consistently high standards of service and guest care
• Develop strong menu knowledge and confidently support guest recommendations
• Recruit, train and mentor team members embedding a strong service culture
• Oversee opening and closing procedures and daily operational management
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen and senior management to deliver seamless service
• Support rota planning, labour management and operational efficiency
• Handle guest feedback professionally ensuring proactive service recovery

About You

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or senior FOH leader in a high‑quality hotel or restaurant
• Comfortable managing both fine‑dining and casual dining operations
• Warm confident communicator with a strong guest‑focused approach
• Organised, proactive and hands‑on with flexibility to work mixed shifts
• Passionate about hospitality, food, wine and team development
• Able to foster a positive collaborative culture across all departments

Whats on Offer

• per year (experience‑dependent)
• Monthly service charge (approx. 160 per month / 2000 per year)
• Management bonus scheme
• Complimentary meals on duty
• 25% discount on F&B across the wider hotel group
• Exceptional 25 B&B staff rate for you, family and friends
• Perkbox membership with retail and hospitality savings
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Excellent training pathways and career progression opportunities
• Long‑service milestone rewards including Champagne dining experiences, hotel stays, additional paid leave and personalised gifts

Apply Now

If you’re a driven, guest‑focused Restaurant Manager ready to lead an exceptional team in one of Bath’s most prestigious hotels we’d love to hear from you. Please apply.