Restaurant Manager - Food & Beverage

Eden Hotel Collection Limited; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days leave

Monthly tips

Discounts & perks

Wellbeing Center

Health & wellness plans

Sustainable commuting

Exclusive EHC perks

The Happy Hub

Wellbeing support

Employee communications

Grow with Eden

Family-friendly policies

Free parking

Meals on duty

Uniform provided

Footwear allowance

Job summary

Eden Hotel Collection Limited is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead the Restaurant and Bar teams across fine dining, lounge and afternoon tea service. You will work with the Head Chef to shape the delivery of food concepts and mentor a 30+ strong team to deliver memorable hospitality.

This role demands high standards, superb communication in English, and a track record of managing F&B in diverse settings. The award-winning employer values wellbeing, growth, and recognised service.

Qualifications

• Professional, knowledgeable and dedicated to delivering first class experiences to guests; high standards will be second nature to you.
• Comfortable working within a volume led environment, as well as more intimate fine dining settings
• Experience at Food & Beverage Manager level within a variety of environments, bringing broad experience to the role
• Ability to lead a team of 30+ team members, demonstrating strong leadership skills; with proven experience of team retention
• Excellent communication skills, and level of English – both written and spoken; with the confidence to build relationships with the wider hotel team and guests
• To enjoy working in a fast paced environment with a ‘can do’ attitude & to love the buzz of being busy
• Experience working within an environment within the consortia's of Pride of Britain, Relais & Chateaux or Small Luxury Hotels of the World would be ideal

Responsibilities

• Oversee all elements from fine dining to bar and lounge.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to craft operational delivery behind food concepts.
• Lead by example to deliver intuitive and memorable service to all guests.
• Ensure guests are happy and receiving the best possible service.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

English proficiency

Fine dining

Hospitality experience

F&B management

Customer service

Job description

**We’re proud winners of the AA Small Hotel Group of the year 2024-25and recently crowned Best Employer at the 2025 Springboard Awards for Excellence**

What you’ll be doing?

As Restaurant Manager, you will work alongside the Restaurant and Bar teams overseeing all elements from fine dining to bar, lounge, afternoon tea service. You will work alongside our Head Chef and senior team to craft and design the operational delivery behind food concepts - leading by example to deliver intuitive and memorable service to all our guests.

You will inspire the team with clarity and confidence, ensuring the department is prepared and organised whilst also assisting the Managers with ensuring all guests are happy and receiving the best possible service.

What you’ll need to be a great Restaurant Manager?

• To be professional, knowledgeable and dedicated to delivering first class experiences to guests; high standards will be second nature to you;
• Comfortable working within a volume led environment, as well as more intimate fine dining settings;
• Experience at Food & Beverage Manager level within a variety of environments, bringing broad experience to the role;
• The ability to lead a team of between 30+ team members, demonstrating strong leadership skills; with proven experience of team retention;
• Excellent communication skills, and level of English – both written and spoken; with the confidence to build relationships with the wider hotel team and guests;
• To enjoy working in a fast paced environment with a ‘can do’ attitude & to love the buzz of being busy;
• Experience working within an environment within the consortia's of Pride of Britain, Relais & Chateaux or Small Luxury Hotels of the World would be ideal;

What’s in it for you?

At Eden Hotel Collection, we’re proud of our award-winning approach to employee wellbeing, engagement, and recognition (with industry award winsin 2023, 2024 and 2025!)—which means you’re joining a team that values your happiness, growth, and success every step of the way.

• Generous Time Off: 31 days of leave, increasing to 33 with service.
• Monthly Tips: Fairly shared service charge/gratuities, all paid on second pay date in the month.
• Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings at 800+ retailers, gyms, restaurants, days out, and utilities.
• Wellbeing Center: Access to Hello Fresh recipes, fitness videos, and financial planning tools.
• Health & Wellness Plans: Dental, vision, alternative care, and 24/7 GP access.
• Sustainable Commuting: Cycle-to-Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing options.
• Exclusive EHC Perks: Discounted stays, spa treatments, golf, and leisure at our properties.
• The Happy Hub: Our reward and recognition platform where you can send peer-to-peer cards, earn monetary rewards, be celebrated as Employee of the Month, and receive long-service vouchers.
• Genuine Wellbeing Support: We’re here to support your financial, mental, and physical wellbeing both via our supportive teams and Hospitality Action.
• Employee Comm’s: Stay connected through Eden Engage for all the latest team news.
• Grow with Eden: Develop with us through apprenticeships and leadership programs like RISE & THRIVE.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced leave and return-to-work financial support for life’s key moments.
• Everyday Essentials: Free parking, meals on duty, uniform provided and a footwear allowance.

A Culture of Collaboration and Care

We work together to create a truly inclusive workplace, where your voice matters, and real change happens:

• Your Voice Matters: Regular surveys that value your input.
• Real Action: “You said, we did”—because we listen and respond.
• Sustainability Focus: Employee champions at every hotel and HQ.

We’re proud members of the Hoteliers’ Charter, and our team is always at the heart of what we do, guided by our values of Heart, Honesty, Spirit, and Team.

Our commitment to equity means we welcome talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we encourage applications from all communities, including underrepresented groups, parents, people living with disabilities, and those bringing diverse perspectives. Join us to experience what it means to work for a values-led, award-winning employer.