Restaurant Manager

Swinton Estate; Masham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious country estate in the Yorkshire Dales is seeking a dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead the Terrace Restaurant team. The role involves ensuring smooth operations, developing team members, and maintaining high standards in food and beverage service. With excellent attention to detail, customer service skills, and strong business acumen, the ideal candidate will drive success across the operation. Competitive benefits include annual leave, access to facilities, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Access to Country Club and Spa

50% discount on food and beverage for up to 5 guests

50% discount on spa days for up to 3 guests

Stays at Swinton Park Hotel for family and friends

Additional employee benefits

Qualifications

• Dynamic and experienced Restaurant Manager with a focus on food and beverage service.
• Proven leadership skills in managing a restaurant team.
• Ability to drive success across operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the Terrace Restaurant.
• Train and develop team members.
• Control payroll and operational costs.
• Manage inventory and supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Business acumen

Job description

Restaurant Manager - Terrace Restaurant

45 hours, 5 days out of 7
Up to £38,000 per annum DoE

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our Terrace Restaurant team to ensure smooth operation and delivery of all food and beverage throughout our restaurant, bar, and country club. The ideal candidate should have excellent attention to detail, dedicated hosting and customer service skills, along with a good business acumen to drive success across the operation.

The Terrace serves contemporary food and drink, with a real ‘estate to plate’ focus. Our menus for both food and drinks emphasise seasonal and local produce inspired by the fruit, vegetables and herbs grown in the hotel’s four-acre walled garden.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our great Company. If you feel you have the necessary skills, and the desire to succeed as a Restaurant Manager with us then please apply.

Who we are

Swinton Estate is situated in the Yorkshire Dales and is one of the largest privately owned estates in England. Constantly developing we boast Swinton Park, a luxury traditional castle hotel with 42 bedrooms, three holiday cottages and award‑winning Samuel’s Restaurant; a luxurious country club and spa including the contemporary Terrace Restaurant; Swinton Bivouac a glamping site with tree lodges, yurts and café, and last but by no means least the Swinton cookery school.

As part of our C.A.S.T.L.E commitments, environment and sustainability here at Swinton is a major strand. Alongside our pledge for the Estate to be Net Zero by 2030, a commitment from each individual is crucial. Each individual is permitted to be involved with resource reduction and staff engagement initiatives to cascade the importance to other employees.

Responsibilities

• The overall smooth running of Samuels Restaurant
• Training and development of the team
• Development and maintenance of operating standards
• Compiling weekly rota
• Control of weekly/monthly payroll and costs
• Ensure bar stock levels are maintained by calculating inventory, ordering and retrieving supplies.
• Evaluate cost effectiveness of all aspects of operation by developing and implementing cost‑saving and profit‑enhancing measures.

Please see the attached job description for further information about the position.

Package description

At Swinton Estate we take pride in recognising and rewarding the dedication of our team members. Alongside competitive pay and monthly TRONC, our team enjoys an exceptional range of benefits designed to enrich both work and life.

With 30 days’ annual leave – pro rata for part time (including bank holidays) and access to the NEST pension scheme for eligible team members, we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, security, and professional growth.

From exclusive access to our award‑winning facilities and exciting employee events, to wellbeing initiatives and bespoke learning opportunities, every detail reflects our dedication to excellence.

Working with us means becoming part of a team that values quality, care, and genuine hospitality in everything we do.

Exclusive privileges

• Access to the Country Club and Spa facilities
• 50% discount on food and beverage (including Cookery School and Chefs Table by Josh Barnes) for you and up to 5 guests
• 50% discount on spa days for you and up to 3 guests
• Swinton Park Hotel and Swinton Bivouac stays for yourself, friends and family
• And many more!