Restaurant Manager

Eden Scott Ltd; Broughton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nira Caledonia, part of Shanti Hospitality Limited, seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead its award‑winning dining operation. You will manage the restaurant, bar, breakfast and room service, delivering a first‑class guest experience in collaboration with the Head Chef.

You will develop a high‑performing team, drive service excellence and commercial success, ensure licensing compliance, curate wine and whisky offerings, and train staff to upsell with confidence.

Qualifications

• Proven restaurant management experience in a fine-dining environment.
• Passion for food, wine, hospitality and guest experience.
• Strong leadership and a revenue-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of Blackwoods restaurant, bar, breakfast and room service.
• Ensure compliance with the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
• Oversee F&B operations and upsell with wine and whisky, training staff accordingly.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Hospitality mindset

Education

Scottish Personal Licence desirable

Job description

Are you passionate about exceptional hospitality, outstanding food, and creating unforgettable guest experiences?

Eden Scott is delighted to be working with the team at Nira Caledonia, part of Shanti Hospitality Limited.

We are looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead their award-winning dining operation, renowned for its focus on quality Scottish produce, impeccable service, and warm hospitality.

The Role

You will oversee the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, bar, breakfast, and room service offerings, ensuring every guest enjoys a first-class experience. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will inspire and develop a high-performing team while driving service excellence and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• To manage the day-to-day operation of Blackwoods restaurant, championing a focus on high-quality Scottish produce and delivering an exceptional, tailored guest experience.
• Ensure strict adherence to the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
• Oversee daily F&B operations across Blackwoods, the hotel bar, breakfast service, and room service.
• Curate and manage the restaurant's wine and beverage lists, including our Scottish whisky selection, ensuring staff are fully trained on pairings and recommendations to drive upselling.

Key Requirements

• Proven restaurant management experience in a high-quality or fine dining environment
• A genuine passion for food, wine, and hospitality
• Strong leadership and people development skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and service standards
• Commercial awareness with the ability to drive revenue and profitability
• Scottish Personal Licence desirable

If you are a hospitality professional who takes pride in excellence and believes every guest interaction matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note all third party, direct and speculative applications / CVs will be forwarded to Eden Scott for consideration.

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