Restaurant Manager, Asian Restaurant

The Gleneagles Hotel; Auchterarder; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Food & beverage discounts

Golf membership

Perkbox benefits

Accommodation options

Job summary

The Gleneagles Hotel is seeking an assured Restaurant Manager to lead our new Asian restaurant launching in 2027. You’ll drive premium guest experiences, coach a high-performing team, and partner with our Head Chef to deliver memorable service in a luxury setting.

We value exceptional hospitality, strong commercial acumen and a passion for Japanese and Chinese cuisine. Join a world-renowned destination committed to outstanding standards and guest delight.

Qualifications

• Experience leading premium or luxury restaurant operations.
• Proven leadership and coaching abilities to develop a high-performing team.
• Strong focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences in a luxury setting.
• Passion for Japanese and Chinese cuisine and beverage culture.
• Commercial acumen with labour management and profitability awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead service on lunch and dinner shifts with a five-day operation.
• Set restaurant tone in collaboration with Head Chef; ensure harmony of front and back of house.
• Take accountability for the restaurant's performance, balancing service quality with cost control.
• Deliver meticulous and engaging guest experiences, with attention to presentation and beverage rituals.
• Inspire and develop the team, fostering growth and high standards.

Skills

Premium restaurant operations

Leadership & coaching

Guest experience excellence

Asian dining knowledge

Commercial & labour management

Tools

Staff management tools

Job description

COME AND JOIN US . . .

We are currently seeking an assured, inspiring and results drivenRestaurant Manager to lead our exciting new Asian restaurant, launching in spring/summer 2027.

The restaurant will be inspired by some of the greatest culinary capitals of Asia, bringing together exceptional Japanese and Chinese cuisine, world-class drinks and cocktails, immersive design and genuine hospitality to create an experience unlike anywhere else in Scotland.

The new restaurant will be housed in the North Lodge, a standalone building nestled in the grounds of the hotel. Throughout the years, the lodge has served many different purposes, once housing the office of Jackie Stewart, who founded the Shooting School at Gleneagles in 1985.

ABOUT GLENEAGLES

One of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels and sporting retreats, Gleneagles has been making memories for a century. Crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2024 Cateys, Number One Resort in the UK & Ireland by readers of the Travel + Leisure for their 2025 World’s Best Awards, and awarded Three Michelin Keys, the highest distinction awarded by the Michelin Guide, Gleneagles is recognised as one of the world's most exceptional luxury hospitality destinations. Everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating unrivalled adventures for our guests.

WORKING AT GLENEAGLES

We’re devoted to making our people feel as valued as our guests. In this way, we strive to support the whole ‘you’ - not just the professional part but the personal part too. People join our team for all sorts of reasons. Some work here permanently to develop a career, some work seasonally, while others have a schedule to fit around their personal commitments. However long you plan to stay with us and whatever hours you’d prefer to work, we’re open to flexible working requests and offer hours, shift patterns and contract @types to suit everyone.

Location; Auchterarder, just off the A9. Gleneagles is also within easy reach of a number of Scottish towns and cities: Edinburgh City Centre (1hr), Glasgow or Dundee (50mins), Stirling and Perth (25mins).

Here’s a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

• Leading from the front, a visible and inspiring presence on the restaurant floor, you'll lead lunch and dinner service across our five-day operation, delivering seamless execution and memorable guest experiences at every opportunity
• Together with our Head Chef, you'll set the tone for the entire restaurant, cultivating a culture of excellence, collaboration and mutual respect, where front and back of house operate in perfect harmony
• Taking full accountability for the commercial performance of the restaurant, balancing operational excellence, labour management and profitability with an uncompromising commitment to exceptional guest experiences
• Bringing the theatre of contemporary Asian hospitality to life, you'll ensure every detail, from service delivery and presentation to tableside experiences and beverage rituals, is executed with precision, confidence and style
• Creating an environment where people can thrive, you'll inspire, coach and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of curiosity, growth and a shared passion for delivering world-class hospitality
• Developing deep expertise across Japanese and Chinese cuisine, sake, wine, cocktails and premium teas, you'll equip your team with the confidence and knowledge to create engaging, memorable and highly personalised guest experiences
• Always looking for new ways to elevate our guest experience, you'll create memorable moments that inspire loyalty, generate excitement and establish the restaurant as a must-visit destination
• As one of the restaurant's founding leaders, you’ll help shape our culture, standards and reputation, establishing a new benchmark for contemporary Asian dining at Gleneagles
• Interacting with our guests, always warm, professional, helpful and doing everything you can to exceed their expectations; playing your part in making their stay with us luxurious in every way

The kind of person we're looking for:

• You’ll bring significant experience leading premium or luxury restaurant operations, ideally within contemporary Asian, Michelin-recognised or destination dining environments. Comfortable operating at the highest level, you understand what it takes to deliver exceptional guest experiences, inspire high-performing teams and maintain uncompromising standards across every aspect of the operation
• Your passion for Japanese and Chinese cuisine, exceptional beverages and the artistry behind great hospitality is evident in everything you do, inspiring both guests and colleagues alike
• Ambitious, positive and determined, you're committed to helping establish one of the UK's leading contemporary Asian restaurants, creating exceptional experiences for guests while inspiring your team to perform at their very best
• An inspirational leader and exceptional host, you’ll work in close partnership with your Head Chef to create a seamless guest experience, cultivate a high-performing team and establish a culture of excellence throughout the restaurant
• You combine sharp commercial judgement with operational excellence, using insight, initiative and attention to detail to enhance performance while maintaining exceptional standards
• Meticulous in your approach, with exceptional attention to detail, you understand that it is the consistent delivery of the smallest details that transforms excellent service into truly memorable guest experiences
• You thrive in the pace and energy of luxury hospitality, remaining calm under pressure, making sound decisions and consistently delivering exceptional standards, even in the most demanding environments
• Passionate about developing people, you create an environment where individuals feel supported, empowered and inspired to grow, using coaching, mentoring and leading by example to help them reach their full potential
• Highly motivated and possessing an immense sense of pride in your work; you're passionate about delivering the high standards for our guests in line with the Gleneagles brand
• You have a positive “can do” attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous manner
• A strong team player with great communication skills and an enthusiastic approach; you're well organised and punctual with an eagle eye for detail
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and above all has fun along the way

What’s in it for you:

Time to let your hair down

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) that increases with service
• Seasonal parties and local social events
• 50% discount on Food & Beverage, Country Pursuits, Spa and Hair Salon (Mon-Thurs) and the Golf Driving Range
• Golf Membership (with access to all 3 championship courses) for £50.00 per annum

Treats in your pocket

• Flexi points into your Perkbox wallet to spend as you choose. The points can be spent immediately, or you can save them up over a number of months, for perks that cost that little bit more. All this gives you greater choice, so you can pick the things that mean the most to you!
• Eligible employees can access the Octopus EV Car Scheme, offering the opportunity to drive a brand-new electric vehicle
• Free ‘pay day’ lunch and monthly drinks offers
• A generous ‘refer a friend’ scheme

Be our guest

• Stay with us as a guest at Gleneagles or Gleneagles Townhouse for up to 2 nights per year at £95.00 per night – a benefit available upon completion of 12 months service
• Friends & Family discounted rate of £225 - £275 B&B per night at Gleneagles
• Enjoy discounted rooms and restaurants rates with up to 50% off across the wider Ennismore brands and hotels, located across some spectacular locations, including London, Paris, Rome, Dubai, Doha, Rio, NY, Chicago and LA...to name just a few
• Subsidised, single occupancy, en-suite accommodation available on our grounds

Investment in your future

• Pension scheme, including an enhanced option for eligible employees
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and confidential advice for you and your family when you need it most
• Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training qualifications and programmes
• Internal career opportunities across a wider range of specialisms and departments

Supporting your wellbeing

• Access to a range of discounted health assessments through Nuffield Health for eligible employees, supporting a proactive approach to wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and confidential advice for you and your family when you need it most
• Monthly recognition programme
• Volunteering day every year with a charitable partner of your choice
• Gleneagles Cycle Scheme, helping you spread the cost of the bike you really want while reducing your carbon footprint