Restaurant Manager – 3AA Rosettes – Cumbria – Live In

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager for a beautiful country-house hotel in the Lake District. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-level establishments, exceptional people skills, and an ability to manage a busy dining room with finesse. This role offers live-in accommodation and the opportunity to work in a stunning environment with a focus on personal development. The restaurant is known for its polished service and top-notch dining experience.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation if required

Ongoing personal development and training

Company pension

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality hotel or restaurant environment is essential.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clientele.
• Calm, organized, and confident managing service in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a smooth-running operation and lead your team by example.
• Provide excellent customer service as a hands-on restaurant manager.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of food and wine.

Skills

People skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Knowledge of food and wine

Job description

We’re recruiting a Restaurant Manager for a beautiful country‑house hotel set in one of the Lake District’s most picturesque villages.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.

With elegant interiors, manicured grounds, and a dining room that blends classic charm with contemporary style, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Restaurant Manager looking to step into a refined, guest‑focused operation.

• Live in accommodation is available if required
• Opportunity to work in a stunning environment
• You will join a talented and professional team
• Ongoing personal development and training
• Company pension
• Uniform provided

The restaurant is renowned for its warm, polished service and thoughtfully curated menus that draw diners from across the region.

You’ll be part of a close‑knit front‑of‑house team who take real pride in the details; from immaculate table presentation to genuine, relaxed hospitality.

There are beautifully crafted tasting menus and a la carte menus on offer, brimming with mouth‑watering dishes as well as an extensive wine list providing the perfect accompaniment for any dish.

They are looking for someone with experience in a quality hotel or restaurant environment, a natural host with strong people skills and an eye for detail, and someone calm, organised, and confident managing service in a fast‑paced but refined dining room.

Responsibilities

• Have a solid restaurant background of working within high level establishments
• Have excellent knowledge of food and wine and be a real people person, able to build up good relationships with regular clientele
• Possess excellent attention to detail and have a passion for the industry
• Be a hands‑on restaurant manager, committed to providing an excellent level of customer service
• Be responsible for ensuring a smooth‑running operation and leading your team by example at all times

This role would suit a passionate and talented Restaurant Manager from a similar property looking for their next challenge.

Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, you’ll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.

• Contact: Caroline Wright
• Reference: 07233