Restaurant Manager – West Midlands – Fine Dining Restaurant

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager for a multi-award-winning fine dining restaurant in the West Midlands. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, manage a dedicated team, and uphold exceptional service standards. Key qualifications include previous management experience in fine dining and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary offered, alongside career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus tips

Excellent city centre location

Fantastic career development and progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a fine dining or high-end restaurant.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proven track record in fine dining hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front-of-house operations, ensuring smooth service and exceptional guest experiences.
• Lead, motivate, and manage the restaurant team, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Maintain the highest standards of service, presentation, and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure seamless service and effective communication.
• Monitor and manage budgets, sales, and operational costs.
• Implement and maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Customer service

Job description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join a multi‑award‑winning fine dining restaurant in the West Midlands. This stylish venue boasts a modern, sophisticated interior and a reputation for delivering exceptional service and culinary experiences.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus tips
• Excellent city centre location
• Fantastic career development and progression

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front‑of‑house operations, ensuring smooth service and exceptional guest experiences
• Lead, motivate, and manage the restaurant team, including recruitment, training, and performance management
• Maintain the highest standards of service, presentation, and cleanliness
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure seamless service and effective communication
• Monitor and manage budgets, sales, and operational costs
• Implement and maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards

Requirements

• Previous experience managing a fine dining or high‑end restaurant
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Proven track record in fine dining hospitality

Next Steps

Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, you’ll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.

Contact

• Contact: Caroline Wright
• Reference: 08230

Company Registration Number: 06694061
VAT Number: 939 6931 67

Recruitment Consultants for the Hospitality Industry. Specialising in the permanent recruitment of professionals at luxury and award‑winning establishments across the UK.