Restaurant Manager

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning fine dining restaurant in Ormskirk seeks a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring high service standards and team development. The ideal candidate will have experience in fine dining, strong wine knowledge, and the ability to collaborate closely with the Head Chef. This role aims to maintain the restaurant's Michelin-level excellence and guest satisfaction. Competitive salary of £45,000 total package offered.

Benefits

Referral scheme with rewards

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a Michelin-recognised or rosette-awarded restaurant is essential.
• Ability to work closely with the Head Chef.
• Strong passion for wine and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations.
• Lead and develop front-of-house team.
• Manage guest relations and service flow.
• Work with Head Chef for menu alignment.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Previous experience managing fine dining

Strong wine knowledge

Passion for hospitality

Team management skills

Job description

Role: Restaurant Manager

Location: Ormskirk, near Liverpool

Employer: An Award-Winning Fine Dining Restaurant

Salary: £45,000 total package

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.

You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the restaurant, leading from the front and ensuring excellence across service, team management, and guest satisfaction. A close, collaborative working relationship with the Head Chef is essential to ensure a seamless and consistent guest journey.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

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.

Sound like the role for you?

Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will be in touch to discuss this Restaurant Manager role in Ormskirk, near Liverpool.

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Consultant: George Smart

Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDELITE

Job Role: Restaurant Manager

Location: Ormskirk, near Liverpool

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