Restaurant Manager

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; St. Mawes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge included

Private accommodation

Luxury hospitality environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Luxury Coastal Hotel & Award-Winning Restaurant is seeking a proactive Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house team on the Cornwall coast. You will drive service quality, guest satisfaction, and team development in a luxury setting.

This hands-on leadership role requires experience managing high-end restaurant operations, with a focus on wine knowledge, guest engagement, and seamless service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as Restaurant Manager or senior front-of-house leader in luxury settings.
• Strong leadership, guest relations, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and guest engagement abilities.
• Solid knowledge of food and wine to enhance guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations to maintain high service standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the front-of-house team.
• Manage reservations, guest relations, and service flow.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and kitchen to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Maintain health & safety and licensing compliance.
• Uphold presentation and cleanliness standards across the restaurant.

Skills

Leadership

Guest relations

Communication

Wine knowledge

Job description

Role: Restaurant Manager

Location: Cornwall Coast

Employer: Luxury Coastal Hotel & Award-Winning Restaurant

Salary: £50,000 plus £4,000-£5,000 service charge after probation

Package

• £50,000 salary
• £4,000-£5,000 annual service charge
• Heavily subsidised private accommodation (separate from junior team members)
• Opportunity to work within an exceptional hospitality environment

Why choose our client?

Our client is a luxury hotel and restaurant set in one of the UK's most stunning coastal destinations, recognised for delivering exceptional hospitality, refined dining, and unforgettable guest experiences. The restaurant places huge emphasis on quality ingredients, warm yet polished service, and creating a relaxed but highly professional atmosphere.

The business has built a strong reputation for excellence and is seeking a Restaurant Manager who can continue driving standards, inspire the front-of-house team, and work collaboratively to ensure every guest receives a seamless and memorable dining experience.

What's involved?

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a high-quality hospitality environment and enjoys leading from the front.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the restaurant operation, ensuring service runs smoothly, guests receive an exceptional experience, and the front-of-house team are motivated, supported, and developed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily restaurant operations to ensure consistently high service standards
• Leading, mentoring, and developing the front-of-house team
• Managing reservations, guest relations, and overall service flow
• Working closely with the senior leadership and kitchen team to deliver a seamless guest experience
• Maintaining excellent food and beverage knowledge, with a passion for wine and guest engagement
• Driving service standards in line with a luxury hospitality environment
• Managing staffing levels, rotas, and operational efficiency
• Ensuring health & safety and licensing compliance is consistently maintained
• Upholding exceptional presentation and cleanliness standards throughout the restaurant

The ideal candidate:

The successful candidate will have previous experience as a Restaurant Manager or senior front-of-house leader within a quality-led restaurant or luxury hotel environment. You will be passionate about hospitality, possess strong leadership skills, and have a natural ability to build relationships with both guests and your team.

A strong understanding of food and wine, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach are essential for success in this role.

Sound like the role for you?