Restaurant Manager -Restaurant at Brocket Hall

Brocket Hall Holding Limited; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brocket Hall Holding Limited is seeking a dynamic Restaurant Manager for its new riverside restaurant, blending modern hospitality with heritage. This leadership role includes overseeing operations, driving profitability, and ensuring outstanding guest experiences, all in a stunning setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, a passion for excellence, and extensive knowledge of the dining industry.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance incentives

Access to share of the tip jar

Staff discounts

Complimentary parking

Access to estate amenities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a premium dining environment.
• Strong leader with ability to inspire and train teams.
• Deep knowledge of food and wine, and passion for hospitality excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the front-of-house team and manage daily service.
• Ensure collaboration between kitchen and service teams.
• Accountable for financial performance including P&L management.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Operational Excellence

Guest-Focused Service

Tools

Reservation Systems

Scheduling Software

Business Reporting

Job description

Brocket Hall is reimagining its iconic riverside restaurant—formerly Auberge du Lac—into a vibrant new dining destination set within the historic 18th-century hunting lodge, beside the tranquil River Lea. Overlooking the breathtaking grounds of the Brocket Hall estate, the new restaurant will pair contemporary design, mood-lit interiors, and a stylish modern bar with a fresh culinary direction.

We’re creating an atmosphere that is relaxed yet refined—modern yet respectful of its heritage—offering a sophisticated and energetic guest experience in a truly majestic setting. This is a rare opportunity to be part of an exciting launch that blends timeless character with a bold, new perspective on hospitality.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house operations at our new riverside restaurant at Brocket Hall. This role requires a confident, service-driven professional with a passion for hospitality, strong leadership skills, and the ability to deliver a high-quality yet relaxed dining experience. The ideal candidate will combine operational excellence with a warm, guest-focused approach, helping to shape the identity of one of the estate’s iconic venues

Job tasks:

· Leading the front-of-house team and being the face to guests, members, and VIP clientele.

· Overseeing daily service, event execution, and ensuring seamless collaboration between kitchen and service teams.

· Full accountability for the restaurant’s financial performance, including P&L management, cost control, labour efficiency, revenue growth, budgeting, and implementation of strategies to maximise profitability.

· Driving performance and profitability through guest satisfaction, cost control, and revenue management.

· Managing staff recruitment, training, appraisals, and maintaining the highest standards of service.

· Taking ownership of bookings, private dining, and exclusive event enquiries to maximise revenue.

· Coordinating marketing initiatives, participating the maintenance of the restaurant website, and building a dynamic customer database.

· Developing and executing an annual sales strategy and seasonal promotions in collaboration with the wider Brocket Hall team.

· Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a premium dining environ ment with multi-Rosette or Michelin

atmosphere.

· Deep knowledge of food and wine, and a love for hospitality excellence.

· A strong leader with hands-on management style, able to inspire and train a high-performing team.

· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

· Immaculate personal presentation and a natural ability to connect with discerning guests.

· Organised, commercially minded, and results driven.

· Proficient with reservation systems, scheduling software, and basic business reporting.

· A rare opportunity to lead the relaunch of one of the UK’s most picturesque and historic riverside restaurants.

· Be part of a bold new culinary concept within the iconic Brocket Hall estate, blending modern energy with timeless heritage.

· Work in an inspiring environment that includes luxury golf, exclusive events, and leisure facilities.

· Enjoy strong prospects for professional growth and cross-department progression within a prestigious hospitality operation.

· Receive competitive pay, performance incentives, and access to a share of the tip jar.

· Benefit from staff discounts, complimentary parking, and access to estate amenities.