Restaurant Manager £32,750 per annum Lake District Hotels

Visit Lake District; Keswick; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Staff discounts

Career progression

Apprenticeship training

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Visit Lake District is seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager for its fine dining operation in Keswick. You will inspire and lead a team, deliver outstanding guest experiences, and maintain high standards across service, food, and beverage knowledge.

The role requires proactive leadership, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to thrive in a busy environment while training and coaching staff to excel in every shift.

Qualifications

• Pro-active Restaurant Manager with fine dining experience.
• Ability to train and coach a team to deliver exceptional standards.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Customer focused with a personable approach.
• Hands-on manager ensuring high standards in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a main figurehead for the restaurant and lead the team.
• Maintain exceptional service standards and product knowledge.
• Work closely with staff to ensure flawless guest experiences.
• Learn the full food and drink offering and answer guest questions confidently.

Skills

Team leadership

Training & development

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Hands-on management

Passion for concept

Job description

The Role

We’re looking for a hands‑on, pro‑active Restaurant Manager with an infectious personality, who can act as one of the main figureheads for our fine dining restaurant. You will possess exceptional fine‑dining experience with a warm, friendly and outgoing customer service style which will delight our guests and engage our team members. As Restaurant Manager you must have an acute eye for detail and go out of your way to ensure the best possible standards are being delivered by every single member of your team. It is essential that you quickly learn all about the food and drinks we serve and are knowledgeable when asked questions regarding this.

What we are looking for in you:

• An experienced Manager with proven background in a similar role in restaurant operations or a dynamic Assistant Restaurant Manager who is ready to move to the next step in their career.
• Be able to build, develop, motivate and coach a team. Conduct training of the team to deliver exceptional standards of customer service and product knowledge.
• A good organiser with outstanding leadership skills to lead the team with personality and clear direction.
• Exceptionally customer focused and a people person.
• A Professional, with an eye for detail to improve and maintain high standards.
• Have flair, be self‑motivated and creative and be comfortable with hands‑on management.
• Have a real sense of passion and pride for the concept and restaurant.
• Will need to demonstrate that you are really driven, committed and keen to learn.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team and also in a very busy environment.

What we can offer you in return:

• Competitive salary
• Live in accommodation (including meals, internet, laundry facilities etc)
• Generous staff discounts – 50% off food & up to 50% off accommodation across all 6 of our Lake District Hotels, Restaurant’s & Bars
• Career progression – Accredited compliance training, Hospitality specific online training platform
• Learn while you earn – with our Apprenticeship training up to level 6
• Staff meals for all staff whilst on Duty
• Lake District Hotels Staff Discounts at many of the Lakes local attractions
• Regular division of gratuities
• Pension scheme
• Working in supportive teams of hospitality professionals
• Yearly staff appreciation awards hosted by the Directors
• Free staff Employee Assistance Programme
• Outstanding employee of the quarter award
• Refer a friend scheme to earn up to £500
• Monthly staff prize draws
• 28+ days holidays increasing by one day every year after 5 years, up to 33 days
• Annual salary reviews on all positions

Our Lake District Hotels are a distinctive collection of six award winning hotels in the Lake District owned and run by the Graves family and situated in the most beautiful parts of the Lake District. From 4-star luxury Lake District hotels on the shores of Lake Ullswater and Derwentwater Lake, to traditional coaching inns and hotels in Keswick – our Lake District hotels are recognised for the warmth of our welcome, unrivalled personal attention and excellent service.

Situated in the picturesque Borrowdale Valley and in close proximity to the lovely market town of Keswick, lies the beautiful 4-star Borrowdale Hotel. It is known for its tranquil ambience, which is ideal for guests seeking to unwind after a day of exploring the fells. With its roaring log fires, a beautiful conservatory, relaxing lounge and the elegance of the restaurant our guests find it the ideal setting to relax and enjoy themselves. Recently, the hotel underwent a ground floor refurbishment, which successfully blends contemporary design with traditional elements that define the hotel’s character.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not able to give status updates. If you are invited for an interview, you will generally be contacted within 1 week of submitting your application. Thank you