Restaurant Manager

Goldstar Chefs; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment organization is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager for a prestigious upscale restaurant in Edinburgh. This role involves overseeing front of house operations, ensuring polished customer service, and requires at least 3 years of relevant experience. Candidates must have a personal alcohol license and knowledge of health and safety protocols. The position offers a gross salary of circa £34,000 and includes various benefits such as 28 days of paid holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Employer’s workplace pension

Employee care and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Eligibility to live and work in UK.
• Proven experience of at least 3 years in this role.
• Personal alcohol licence.
• Relevant Health & Safety credentials and knowledge of HACCP protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the smooth running of front of house operations.
• Implement delivering polished customer experience.

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent multitasking

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Sound financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in hospitality management

Job description

Position

Assistant Restaurant Manager at Large Multi Cuisine Restaurant, Edinburgh, Scotland

Salary & Hours

• Gross salary package: Circa £34,000 (incl.share of tronc/serv.chge+target led bonus)
• Weekly working hours/days: up to 48 hours / 5 days (tbc)
• Benefits & Entitlements: 28 days paid holiday (pro rata) incentives, employer’s workplace pension, employee care and wellbeing initiatives + more

Responsibilities

Your role covers assisting in a variety of duties and tasks for the smooth and efficient running of front of house operation to standards and objectives of the business including administrative, customer service and other practical tasks commensurate with position. Main function is to implement delivering polished customer experience that befits a prestige upscale restaurant.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to live and work in UK
• Proven experience of at least 3 years in this role +
• Personal alcohol licence
• Relevant Health & Safety credentials and knowledge of HACCP protocols
• Strong leadership, excellent multitasking and organisational skills
• Computer literacy
• Sound financial + business acumen
• Resident within commutable distance of up to one hour

Attributes

• Performance, achievement and results driven
• Have an eye for detail
• Possess an empathic and pleasing personality
• Able to work well with others
• A creative, energetic and passionate hospitality professional
• A hardworking, fastidious and conscientious individual
• Comfortable with hospitality and sales technology platforms
• Industrial training in a world-renowned culinary/hospitality institute
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in hospitality management
• Sound health and fitness
• FAST PACED AND BE ABLE TO WORK AT SPEED AND UNDER PRESSURE

Visa & Sponsorship

GOOD NEWS IF YOU ARE IN UK ON SPONSORED VISA AND LOOKING FOR NEW SPONSOR : For assurance and peace of mind we place you with stable and reliable Goldstar Chefs approved sponsor employers only. We source you fantastic UK job opportunities and present your profile to a high standard. For BEST salary awards, personal growth and long-term job satisfaction choose to work for Goldstar Chefs accredited organisations.

Application Process

Boost your chances of being shortlisted by sending a short personal video introduction to supplement your CV. This will enhance you profile and make a positive and favourable impression. Please also send any commendations and references to hand.

Eligibility & Notice

• UK APPLICANTS - Prospective employers may ask for proof of right to work in UK (e.g., passport copy or other eligible evidence) to be sent by email or post before calling you for onsite interview. If you cannot or will not provide in advance your application may be rejected. You must produce evidence in original form at time of interview.
• OVERSEAS APPLICANTS - Kindly note relevant fees/charges relating to UKVI Skilled Worker Sponsorship are borne by you (incl.travel to UK) (employer pays relevant UKVI sponsor fees). If you are eligible for the post and agree to the aforementioned in principle, we will send you full details and related costs of UK employment and visa formalities.

Other Information

Goldstar Chefs do NOT ask for upfront payment for shortlisting your CV for this vacancy. Goldstar Chefs are a nationwide recruitment organisation serving the UK's hospitality industry. We are also a UK government (IAA) regulated immigration adviser with specialist expertise in dealing with UKVI Skilled Workers sponsorship formalities for both employees and employers. Goldstar Chefs are a Corporate Member of The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC). DUE TO EXPECTED VOLUME OF RESPONSES, WE ARE UNABLE TO DEAL WITH PHONE INQUIRIES SO PLEASE DO NOT CALL, WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF SHORTLISTED. Closing date 11.02.2026.