Here is an Assistant Restaurant Manager opportunity at Dumbleton Hall, a historic English manor that has reimagined its culinary offerings from high teas to full-course tasting menus. The role involves supervising a dynamic kitchen and front‑of‑house team while ensuring an impeccable guest experience that reflects the manor’s heritage and romance.
Responsibilities
* Direct the daily restaurant performance, ensuring smooth flow and a seamless guest journey
* Lead, train, and inspire a dynamic cast of kitchen and front‑of‑house stars
* Help rising stars gain confidence in their roles and inspire our teams to achieve their very best every day
* Curate an atmosphere of excellence—from service precision to ambient perfection
* Conduct pre‑service briefings like opening‑night pep talks, ensuring everyone knows their cues
* Manage VIP reservations, private soirées, and bespoke experiences with grace and discretion
* Work with the Executive Head Chef and Restaurant Manager to ensure guests are fully informed and communication flows seamlessly between teams
* Command the stage of health, safety, and hygiene with impeccable standards
* Oversee rotas, payroll, and stock behind the scenes that keep the curtain rising
* Deliver performance reports and help hit KPIs like box‑office hits
* Be part of a landmark transformation of one of the Cotswolds’ grandest manor houses and contribute to experiences that guests will remember for life
* Enjoy staff benefits, training, growth pathways, and the privilege of working in a historic, romantic, extraordinary setting
Qualifications & Requirements
* Fully flexible across 5 out of 7 days, including a mix of shifts
* Passionate about hospitality, taking pride in every detail
* Gifted in communication, coordination, and crafting unforgettable experiences
* Dedicated to team spirit and inspiring excellence in every corner of the venue
* Warm, articulate, and genuinely guest‑focused
* Inspired by heritage, storytelling, and countryside hospitality
* Detail‑oriented, polished, and proud of their work
* Eager to develop their craft in service, dining, housekeeping, guest experience, events, and more
* Excited to join a growing team reshaping a manor house into the gem of the Cotswolds
* Hospitality experience is valuable but not essential—character and attitude matter most
What Makes Us Unique
Dumbleton Hall offers layered, colourful, storied, and personal touches. Our unique selling proposition is built on five pillars:
* Manor Life—Rituals of welcome, firelight, garden, lake, and gracious dining
* Culture & Story—An heritage woven through literature, diplomacy, and society
* Countryside & Walking—The Winchcombe Way at our gates and historic estates all around
* Grand Tour Polish—Refinement in service, signage, and dining
* Romance—From moonlit gardens to weddings, honeymoons, and love stories
What It Means to Work at Dumbleton Hall
To work at Dumbleton Hall is to bring the Honoured Guest Manifesto to life. Every role, front or back of house, contributes to the story we tell:
* You welcome guests by name.
* You anticipate needs without intrusion.
* You offer service that feels personal, cultured, and effortless.
* You help create moments—fireside, garden‑side, tableside—that feel grand yet warmly human.
Bespoke Hotels was founded in 2000 and, as the UK’s largest independent hotel group, now manages over 9,500 hotel rooms and 8,000 employees across a portfolio of 100 hotels with sales & marketing services. We pride ourselves on a diverse roster and a unique, individualised management style.
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