Restaurant Manager

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Ormskirk, Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An Award-Winning Fine Dining Restaurant in Ormskirk, near Liverpool, is seeking a passionate Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house team. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in fine dining, excellent wine knowledge, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, managing guest relations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The position offers a competitive package of £45,000. Join a refined venue known for exceptional food and atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a high-quality or fine dining restaurant, ideally within a Michelin-recognised or rosette-awarded environment.
• Strong wine knowledge and genuine passion for hospitality.
• Ability to work closely with the Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure high service standards.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the front-of-house team.
• Manage reservations, guest relations, and service flow.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to align service and menus.
• Ensure health & safety and licensing compliance.

Skills

Strong passion for wine

Leadership and team development

Customer service excellence

Job description

Role: Restaurant Manager

Location: Ormskirk, near Liverpool

Employer: An Award-Winning Fine Dining Restaurant

Salary: £45,000 total package

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

Package:

• £45,000 total package

Why choose our client?

Our client is an established, refined dining venue with a strong reputation for exceptional food and service. Operating at a level associated with Michelin-recognised and multi-rosette dining, the restaurant is known for its attention to detail, consistency, and polished yet welcoming guest experience. A strong food and wine offering sits at the heart of the business, supported by a close alignment between front and back of house.

What’s involved?

The successful candidate will be joining a business with a strong service-led philosophy and a highly experienced senior team, all working towards the highest standards.

• Overseeing daily restaurant operations to ensure consistently high service standards
• Leading, motivating, and developing the front-of-house team
• Managing reservations, guest relations, and service flow
• Working closely with the Head Chef to align service, menus, and overall delivery
• Demonstrating a strong passion for wine and confidently guiding guests through the wine list
• Ensuring the wine offering is delivered to a high standard, including thoughtful pairings and upselling
• Maintaining service standards aligned with Michelin and rosette-level expectations
• Ensuring health & safety and licensing compliance
• Maintaining high presentation and cleanliness standards throughout the venue

The ideal candidate:

You will have previous experience managing a high-quality or fine dining restaurant, ideally within a Michelin-recognised or rosette-awarded environment. A great level of wine knowledge, genuine passion for hospitality, and the ability to work in close partnership with the Head Chef are essential for success in this role.

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