Restaurant Manager – Vibrant Country House Hotel

Trades Workforce Solutions; Warminster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting country house hotel in the Wiltshire countryside is seeking a charismatic Restaurant Manager. This role involves leading the food service team, ensuring excellent guest experiences, and fostering a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will possess experience in a busy restaurant or hotel, with a passion for hospitality and keen attention to detail. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, career progression, and a rewarding working environment.

Benefits

Salary of £34,000 to £37,000 plus service charge

Creative management team

Clear development path

Proper staff meals

Free onsite parking

Group-wide discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in running a busy restaurant or hotel F&B outlet, ideally 4- or 5-star.
• Confidence and warmth in customer interactions.
• Ability to manage pressure and maintain team dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the food service team and create a great team vibe.
• Recruit, train, and motivate hospitality staff.
• Ensure seamless service with the Executive Chef.
• Monitor financial targets to enhance guest experience.
• Inspire and mentor team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team Motivation

Customer Service

Financial Awareness

Job description

We’re working with one of the most exciting country house hotels in the South West – a beautifully restored gem nestled in the Wiltshire countryside, with a buzzing restaurant, a soul-soothing spa, and a forward-thinking team that’s anything but ordinary.

We’re now looking for a charismatic, engaging, and inspiring Restaurant Manager to lead the food service team. If you’re a true people person who loves creating unforgettable guest experiences and energising your team, this could be your perfect next step.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• £34,000 to £37,000 salary+ around £3,000 in service charge
• A supportive, fun-loving, and creative management team
• Clear development path with real progression opportunities
• Proper staff meals on duty (no soggy sandwiches here!)
• Free onsite parking and juicy group-wide discounts

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading by example on the floor, you’re the face of the restaurant, setting the tone and making guests feel at home
• Creating a great team vibe, recruiting, training, and motivating a passionate bunch of hospitality pros
• Working closely with the Executive Chef to make service seamless and smooth
• Keeping an eye on the numbers and helping the F&B Manager hit targets without compromising the experience
• Being the kind of manager people look up to, want to work with, and learn from

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are:

• A natural host, confident, warm, and quick to make people smile
• Experienced in running a busy restaurant or hotel F&B outlet (ideally 4- or 5-star)
• Calm under pressure, with a good head for numbers and team dynamics
• Passionate about hospitality and obsessed with the little details that turn a good meal into a great memory

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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