Restaurant Manager

Nira Caledonia; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nira Caledonia in Dunfermline, Scotland, is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the restaurant, bar, breakfast, and room service, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and strong commercial results.

Work closely with the Head Chef to inspire a high-performing team, uphold quality Scottish produce, impeccable service, and warm hospitality.

This role requires proven fine-dining leadership, attention to detail, and a passion for wine and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Proven restaurant management experience in a high-quality or fine dining environment.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and service standards.
• Commercial awareness with ability to drive revenue and profitability.
• Scottish Personal Licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of Blackwoods restaurant, bar, breakfast and room service.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team in partnership with the Head Chef.
• Curate and manage wine and beverage lists including Scottish whisky; train staff on pairings to drive upselling.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Service standards

Revenue growth

Wine knowledge

Hospitality passion

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.