Restaurant Manager

Stafffinders' Client; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality group in St Andrews is looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead a dedicated team and elevate service standards. The role involves managing daily operations, creating staff rotas, and ensuring compliance with all regulations. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in a similar role within the hospitality sector, possess excellent leadership and communication skills, and have a strong understanding of food and beverage products. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Generous staff discounts

Complimentary meals

Company pension scheme

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in a similar Head of Department role in hospitality.
• Strong awareness of current market trends.
• Excellent command of food and beverage products.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an outstanding guest experience while managing daily operations.
• Create staff rotas within budget and manage wage costs.
• Coach and guide your team to promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team mentoring

Problem-solving

Food and beverage knowledge

Job description

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for delivering unforgettable dining experiences? Do you thrive in a bustling environment, inspiring teams to achieve excellence? We’re looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join our luxury client’s team in Fife. This exceptional opportunity where you'll deliver a standout dining experience, supported by friendly, attentive staff who create a genuinely warm welcome for every guest. This is your chance to elevate service standards, inspire your team, and contribute to a venue known for its quality, charm, and hospitality.

What you will get in your new role

• Competitive salary of £37,500 per annum.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a renowned hospitality group.
• Generous staff discounts across the client's portfolio.
• Delicious complimentary meals whilst on duty.
• Enrolment in a company pension scheme.
• A supportive, collaborative, and dynamic working environment where your contributions are valued.
• The chance to lead and mentor a passionate team, fostering a culture of excellence.

Responsibilities in your new role as Restaurant / F&B Manager

As Restaurant Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering an outstanding guest experience. You’ll keep daily operations running smoothly by communicating well with colleagues across all departments and staying hands‑on during service to support your team and anticipate guest needs.

You’ll be responsible for creating staff rotas within budget, managing wage costs, and ensuring all liquor laws and regulations are followed. You’ll also coach and guide your team, promoting continuous improvement and consistently high service standards.

Your personality, experience and qualifications

We are looking for an individual with an excellent command of food and beverage products, a strong awareness of current marketplace trends, and an unwavering commitment to exceptional service standards. You will bring a minimum of two years' experience in a similar Head of Department role within the hospitality sector, demonstrating proven leadership and operational acumen. Essential for this position is eligibility to live and work in the UK, alongside excellent proficiency in English to communicate effectively with guests and colleagues. We value a proactive, problem‑solving approach, a genuine passion for hospitality, and the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team to achieve shared goals.