Restaurant Manager

Goldstar Chefs; Oban; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is looking for a passionate and experienced Restaurant Manager to work at a prestigious seafood restaurant in Oban, Scotland. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, strong leadership and organizational skills, along with a personal alcohol license. The position offers a gross salary package of circa £36,000 along with 28 days of paid holiday and various benefits. The working hours are up to 48 hours per week within a supportive and well-regarded team environment.

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 required.
• Relevant Health & Safety credentials and knowledge of HACCP protocols.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills required.
• Computer literacy is important.
• Sound financial and business acumen.
• Must be resident within commutable distance of up to one hour.

Responsibilities

• Implement optimal management practices.
• Deliver high-quality customer experiences.
• Oversee administrative and practical tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in hospitality management

Tools

Hospitality technology platforms

Job description

Welcome to GOLDSTAR CHEFS, the UK's main recruitment hub for Asian themed establishments seeking high calibre international hospitality professionals from around the world as well as within UK.

The UK is probably the world's biggest and most advanced global cuisine market and an attractive jobs market for International Chefs and Hospitality Managers. As a reputed hospitality recruiter (+ hospitality immigration specialist) we are enabling talented professionals like you to be hired within UK's diverse hospitality industry sectors.

We represent stable, reputed and principled employers who abide by high standards of employment practices and ethics. A Goldstar Chefs associated employer offers higher salary, long term stability, professional growth as well as exceptional employee care and wellbeing.

This position is offered by a highly renowned landmark Seafood Restaurant in the bustling town of Oban, West of Scotland.

Are you a passionate and experienced Restaurant Manager eager to contribute to a renowned high quality establishment, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Position Details

• Position: Restaurant Manager
• Employer: Prestigious fine dining Seafood restaurant
• Location: Oban, Scotland
• Gross Salary package: circa £36,000 (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

Key Responsibilities

Your role covers a range of duties, including administrative, leadership, customer service and other practical tasks commensurate with the position. Main function is to implement optimal and efficient management and 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

Preferred 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 ARE 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.

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.

Candidate Eligibility

This vacancy is open to qualifying international, and non settled as well as settled UK candidates.

Important Note

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. Please note the salary figure stated in this ad is based on the minimum immigration salary as stated in the Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) PLUS variable bonuses such tronc/service charge /tips etc.

Please note Goldstar Chefs do NOT ask for upfront payment for shortlisting your CV for this vacancy.

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.

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).

Closing Date

09.01.2026