Restaurant Manager - Brooklands*

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel group in the UK is seeking an ambitious Restaurant Manager for their Brooklands Restaurant. This role ensures high levels of food and beverage service while managing team engagement for optimal guest experiences. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years in a gastronomic restaurant, preferably Michelin-star, and possesses strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Service charge

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a gastronomic restaurant.
• Experience in a Michelin star restaurant preferred.
• Ability to recall ingredients for customer communication.

Responsibilities

• Promote The Peninsula London as a culinary destination.
• Ensure team follows service standards.
• Lead team in delivering memorable dining experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Food and beverage knowledge

Effective communication

Fluent English

Second language proficiency

Job description

Responsibilities

• Promote The Peninsula London as a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through friendly, yet unobtrusive service with a passion for excellence.
• Understand and ensure the team also follows the sequence of service standards.
• Understand the menus and all food and beverage items ordered, including ingredients, methods of preparation, and appropriate style of service.
• Support and lead the team to deliver a memorable dining experience.
• Support the F&B Leadership in innovation, creativity, and technical ability to position the Restaurant.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience within a gastronomic restaurant; prior experience in a Michelin star restaurant is preferred.
• Extensive food and beverage knowledge with the ability to remember and recall ingredients to best inform customers and waiting staff.
• Strong leadership, motivational and people skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all team members and guests.
• Fluent English communication proficiency; expertise in a second language would be desirable.

About the Role

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.

The Peninsula London is excited to announce we are seeking an ambitious Restaurant Manager to join the team within our Brooklands Restaurant. This role will be accountable for ensuring the highest levels of food and beverage service while proactively managing team engagement to create the finest guest experience.

About Brooklands Restaurant

Brooklands restaurant offers contemporary European cuisine from Michelin‑starred Chef Director, Claude Bosi, widely considered to be one of Britain’s leading culinary lights – as well as top‑flight libations and cigars – in a collection of distinctive spaces inspired by the classic eras of British aviation and motorsport. The venue, designed by London architects Archer Humphryes, comprises a sleek main dining room with a sweeping outdoor terrace with enchanting panoramic views across London’s skyline, taking in iconic landmarks such as St Paul’s, the City, the London Eye, Battersea, and three Royal Parks (Hyde Park, Green Park, and St James’ Park).

Benefits

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high‑profile flagship hotel in London.
• Market‑leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits.
• Join our award‑winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team.