Restaurant Operations Lead – Service, Events & People

Search Consultancy; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to take overall responsibility for service and prep at a high-profile Edinburgh venue, delivering leadership, accountability and clear operational direction.

The successful candidate will join a team focused on exceptional guest experiences and strong customer service skills at all times, with a hands-on, on-site leadership style.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior hospitality or restaurant management.
• Strong commercial acumen with full departmental P&L responsibility.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Desirable: understanding of costing and operational logistics.
• Personal Licences Holder.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all restaurant operations across food and beverage, events and health and safety practices.
• Ensuring the venue is consistently presented to the highest standards for all services and events.
• Leading, inspiring and developing a high-performing on-site team, setting clear standards and expectations.
• Managing recruitment, training and succession planning to build capability and resilience across the team.
• Promoting employee engagement and well-being through inclusive, visible leadership and regular recognition.
• Acting as the main point of contact for venue stakeholders, clients and suppliers, building strong working relationships.

Skills

Senior management

P&L ownership

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Innovation

Costing knowledge

Personal licences

Job description

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to take overall responsibility for service and prep at a high-profile Edinburgh venue, delivering leadership, accountability and clear operational direction.

The successful candidate will join a team focused on exceptional guest experiences and strong customer service skills at all times, with a hands-on, on-site leadership style.