Restaurant Manager

Platinum-Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is partnering with an award-winning fine dining restaurant in Nottinghamshire to recruit a Restaurant Manager who will lead the front-of-house team and ensure an exceptional dining experience for every guest.

You will work closely with senior management and the Head Chef to develop service standards, coach staff, manage reservations, and maintain impeccable hospitality while driving wine sales and maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a premium or fine dining restaurant.
• Michelin-recognised or multi-AA Rosette environment preferred.
• Strong wine knowledge and ability to advise guests.

Responsibilities

• Leading the front-of-house team during service, maintaining hospitality standards
• Managing daily restaurant operations and ensuring smooth service throughout
• Coaching, mentoring and developing the team to achieve high performance
• Delivering warm, knowledgeable and professional guest interactions
• Managing reservations, guest relations and service planning
• Working closely with Head Chef to ensure kitchen/restaurant communication
• Demonstrating excellent food and wine knowledge to maximise wine sales
• Maintaining exceptional presentation standards throughout the restaurant
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and licensing regulations

Skills

Front-of-house leadership

Wine knowledge

Hospitality excellence

Job description

Restaurant Manager (INDELITE) Nottinghamshire, England

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP40000 per annum + + Substantial service charge

Role: Restaurant Manager
Location: Nottinghamshire
Employer: Award-Winning Fine Dining Restaurant
Salary: £40,000 + Service Charge

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with an award-winning fine dining restaurant in Nottinghamshire, who are looking for an experienced and passionate Restaurant Manager to lead their exceptional front-of-house team.

Package:

• Total package of approximately £48,000+

Why choose our client?

Our client is one of the UK's most highly regarded independent restaurants, offering an exceptional fine dining experience built around outstanding seasonal produce, innovative cooking, and impeccable hospitality. Recognised for delivering service at the highest level, the restaurant has earned an outstanding reputation for creating memorable guest experiences in a relaxed yet refined setting.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and ambitious team where attention to detail, teamwork, and genuine hospitality are at the heart of everything they do.

What's involved?

As Restaurant Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, leading a talented front-of-house team and ensuring every guest receives an exceptional dining experience.

Working closely with the senior management team and Head Chef, you will help drive standards across all aspects of service while developing and inspiring your team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the front-of-house team during service, maintaining exceptional hospitality standards
• Managing daily restaurant operations and ensuring smooth service throughout
• Coaching, mentoring and developing the team to achieve consistently high performance
• Delivering warm, knowledgeable and professional guest interactions
• Managing reservations, guest relations and service planning
• Working closely with the Head Chef to ensure seamless communication between kitchen and restaurant
• Demonstrating excellent food and wine knowledge, confidently advising guests and maximising wine sales
• Maintaining exceptional presentation standards throughout the restaurant
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and licensing regulations

The ideal candidate

The successful Restaurant Manager will have previous experience leading a premium or fine dining restaurant, ideally within a Michelin-recognised or multi-AA Rosette environment.

You’ll be a natural leader with outstanding attention to detail, a genuine passion for hospitality, and the ability to create unforgettable guest experiences. Strong wine knowledge and experience managing high-performing front-of-house teams are essential.

Sound like the role for you?

Then we would love to hear from you!

Consultant: George Smart
Job Number:INDELITE
Job Role: Restaurant Manager
Location: Nottinghamshire