ROLE: Restaurant & Events Manager
LOCATION :Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
SALARY : £40,000 + Service Charge + Excellent Benefits
Days Off: Sunday & Monday Guaranteed
You've mastered the floor as an Assistant Manager - now it's time to own it.
Step into a career-defining leadership role where your ideas matter, your skills shine, and your talent is recognised. This is your opportunity to take full responsibility for a highly regarded multi-Rosette restaurant while also overseeing service across the hotel's bar, terrace, private dining and events spaces.
Whether you're a proven Assistant Manager ready to step up or an experienced Restaurant Manager seeking a fresh challenge in a refined, boutique environment, this role offers genuine progression, influence, and visibility from day one.
About the Restaurant & Hotel
This intimate, design-led boutique hotel is renowned for its modern British cuisine, exceptional service, and multi-Rosette dining room. Popular with destination diners, weekend guests, and exclusive-use events, the hotel blends relaxed luxury with impeccable standards. You'll join a forward-thinking, supportive leadership team who believe in developing their people and giving managers true ownership of their departments.
The Role - What You'll Be Responsible For
As Restaurant Manager, you'll take full ownership of the day-to-day operation across multiple outlets:
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Lead daily restaurant service, ensuring flawless execution across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
Manage the restaurant, bar, terrace, and private dining operations, ensuring consistency in quality and guest experience.
Oversee and support weddings, celebrations, and private events, ensuring smooth service and high standards.
Create and deliver pre-service briefings, training sessions, and team development plans.
Maintain and elevate service standards in line with multi-Rosette expectations.
Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen leadership to coordinate menus, seasonal changes, and guest experience.
Develop wine knowledge within the team; support pairing menus and wine recommendations.
Lead on staffing: rota creation, forecasting, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
Drive revenue through upselling, guest engagement, and exceptional hospitality.
Monitor budgets, GP targets, stock levels and P&L performance of the restaurant and bar.
Ensure compliance with H&S, licensing laws, allergen procedures, and company audits.
Deliver a visible, hands-on leadership presence on the floor - especially during peak service.
What You'll Bring
Essential
Experience in a multi-Rosette, fine-dining or high-end restaurant at Assistant Manager or Supervisor level.
Proven ability to lead a team through busy services while maintaining calm and professionalism.
Strong food and wine knowledge with a passion for guest experience.
A natural coaching style - confident in giving feedback and training staff.
Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
Ambition and readiness to step into full departmental leadership.
Desirable
WSET qualification or strong interest in wine training.
Experience in managing events or private dining services.
Previous involvement in budgeting, rota planning or stock control.
Exposure to bar operations, cocktails, or terrace service.
What's in It for You
Dedicated midweek planning time for admin, training, menus & projects.
Excellent progression into F&B Manager or Operations roles.
Training and development from a supportive and experienced senior team.
Discounted dining & stays across the boutique hotel group.
Meals on duty & Uniform provided .
A positive, professional team environment where high standards and work/life balance both matter.
Eligibility
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK .
Visa sponsorship is not available.
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