Restaurant Manager

The Fat Duck; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant as a front of house manager, where your charisma and leadership will shine. You'll oversee service, ensuring every guest feels welcomed and valued. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for hospitality and a proven track record in fine dining. With a focus on excellence, you'll lead a talented team, manage reservations, and foster a culture of outstanding service. Enjoy a creative environment that promotes growth and collaboration, making every day an exciting opportunity to make a difference.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Meals on duty

50% Employee discount

Free parking

Long service bonus

Career growth

Discounted Gym membership

Referral programme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hospitality management at a fine dining level.
• Strong leadership skills and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service and create memorable dining experiences.
• Manage reservations and coordinate with kitchen and bar teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Outstanding product knowledge

Excellent customer service

Teamwork

Leadership skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking skills

Flexibility

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary:

As a front of house manager, you will play a leading role within the front-of-house senior team delivering exceptional service and creating memorable dining experiences. You will be the face of the restaurant, ensuring a warm welcome for every guest and overseeing the smooth flow of service from arrival to departure.

This role requires a highly charismatic and professional individual with a deep passion for hospitality, strong leadership skills, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. You will play a key role in managing reservations, coordinating with the kitchen and bar teams, and fostering a culture of outstanding service.

We are looking for a talented individual who has previous experience at Michelin level or equivalent fine dining environment; someone who has a proven success in a hospitality management position.

As part of The Fat Duck team, you will be expected to live the Company mission and values in your day-to-day actions. We promote a creative and inspiring environment and encourage all members to embrace this in the way they work.

Key Skills:

• Attentive to detail with a commitment to excellence.
• Outstanding product knowledge (food, coffee, tea, concept & wine).
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service.
• Ability to work as a team but also work independently.
• Being driven to achieve goals, as well as motivating the staff to achieve team goals.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaboration within all departments.
• Organisational skills.
• Time management.
• Strong multitasking skills.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt.
• Established network within the hospitality industry.

Benefits for our team members:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Meals on duty - Fresh fruit every day.
• 50% Employee discount at group restaurants
• Free parking
• Long service bonus
• Career growth
• Discounted Gym membership
• Referral programme
• Employee assistance programme
• Training and development opportunities - Level 2 food safety, WSET, Stagier opportunities at other establishments

This is a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional individual to join our talented team at The Fat Duck. We are looking for a passionate, creative & individual to help drive the restaurant and business forward.

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