Restaurant Manager - Harrogate

Grantley Hall; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Grantley Hall is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee operations in a luxurious, five-star environment. You will lead a large team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high service standards while actively contributing to staff development. The role offers competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a distinctive hospitality setting.

Benefits

Complimentary meals whilst on duty

Refer a Friend bonus - Earn up to £1000

31 days annual leave increasing with service

Access to exclusive employee benefits and discounts

Annual awards and team events

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing

Discount on Grantley Hall's restaurants and spa products

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach and productive work ethic.
• Passionate about guest service and team development.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational activities during all service periods.
• Engage with guests and team to improve service quality.
• Responsible for managing restaurant cleanliness and performance.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Team Development

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Positive Attitude

Job description

RESTAURANT MANAGER - Harrogate

RESTAURANT MANAGER

Full Time

44,000 per annum plus monthly service charge, typically 2,400 annually

45 hours

Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa, and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-on, operational role throughout all serving periods, will include evenings and weekends
Taking a leadership role in engaging with guests and team members to meet and exceed their needs
Acting as a coach and mentor to a large team and to ensure high engagement levels, people development and retention, alongside a robust training and development plan
Managing cost and revenue in all areas of the restaurant without impact on brand, or quality standards
Continuously identifying and developing areas for improvement and motivating the team to actively take part in the process to enhance the brand experience
Showing a thorough understanding of the restaurant and hotel market to retain and increase the restaurant's competitive advantage through continuous proactive strategic and operational planning
Proactively attracting and selecting talent for the department in line with company procedures and culture
Fully responsible for cleanliness of the department
Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints
Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations
Take responsibility for the business performance of the restaurant

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

Hands on approach to work, always being productive and looking to improve
Passionate about providing excellent service to our guests and developing the team
Detail orientated and drives standards
Possess a positive attitude and a desire to learn
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Friendly, courteous and helpful with excellent communication skills
Motivated to go the extra mile for guests and colleagues
Use of own initiative with willingness to go above and beyond in supporting the wider Grantley Hall team

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits and have excellent opportunities for career development and provide exceptional training programmes for all employees:

• Tips typically over £200 per month (£2,400 per year)
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and chef whites
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty
• Refer a Friend bonus - Earn up to £1000
• Complimentary employee car parking
• Complimentary state of the art onsite gym - with personal trainer support
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with service
• Professional development opportunities at all levels
• Reimbursement on work shoes, sight tests and professional memberships
• Modern and spacious discounted live in accommodation for eligible roles
• Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector. We support our employees do more with their money and help their wellbeing be providing access to a wide range of stand out well being support.
• We celebrate success. With an annual awards ceremony as well team events and incentives. Throughout the year we also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, marriages, new babies and length of service awards.
• Employee Assistance Programme helpline and online support, along with wellbeing champions onsite
• Team Member of the Month Awards
• Discount on Grantley Halls Restaurants, Spa products and Gift Shop
• Discounted stays at Grantley Hall, as well as other Pride of Britain Hotels
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Wagestream, allowing you to instantly access your wages
• Simplyhealth - Health cash plan