Assistant Restaurant Manager
Kingham, Cotswolds | Fine Dining & Boutique Hotel
The Opportunity
We are seeking a confident, detail-led Assistant Restaurant Manager to join the leadership team at one of the Cotswolds’ most respected dining destinations.
This is a senior, hands-on role within a highly refined service environment, working closely with the Restaurant Manager and kitchen leadership to deliver consistently exceptional guest experiences. The restaurant operates at 3 AA Rosette standard, with a strong reputation for precision, warmth and integrity in both food and service.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining standards, developing the front-of-house team, and ensuring service runs with calm control and attention to detail at every stage.
Location: Kingham, Cotswolds
Salary: £41,875 package including OTE tronc
Hours: 48 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)
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The Role
As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will support the day-to-day leadership of the restaurant and private dining spaces, acting as a visible and confident presence on the floor.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting daily restaurant operations and service delivery
* Leading and motivating the front-of-house team during service
* Maintaining exceptional standards of presentation, timing and service flow
* Running pre-service briefings, tastings and team communications
* Managing reservations, guest flow and table planning alongside the host team
* Delivering confident menu and wine knowledge to drive guest experience and revenue
* Handling guest feedback professionally and proactively
* Supporting rotas, recruitment, training and performance reviews
* Ensuring full compliance with health, safety and hygiene standards
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About You
* Experience as an Assistant Restaurant Manager or senior supervisor in a fine dining or multi-rosette environment
* A natural leader who is calm, organised and confident under pressure
* Strong food, wine and beverage knowledge
* Excellent attention to detail and service awareness
* Professional communicator with strong people skills
* Passionate about hospitality, team development and continuous improvement
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Package & Benefits
* Competitive salary with OTE tronc bringing the total package to £41,875
* In 2025, service charge at this level is expected to be circa £6,000 per annum
* Generous staff discounts across dining, retail and wellness
* One paid volunteering day per year
* Subsidised private medical insurance
* Pension scheme with employer contribution
* Life assurance (one year’s salary)
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
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Why Apply
This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional looking to step further into leadership within a high-calibre restaurant that values standards, structure and genuine service. You’ll be joining a stable, ambitious team where quality and culture matter equally.
If you’re driven by excellence and want to be part of a restaurant where every detail counts, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next step in your hospitality career.