Role: Restaurant Manager
Location: Ormskirk, near Liverpool
Employer: An Award-Winning Fine Dining Restaurant
Salary: £45,000 total package
Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with an award-winning fine dining restaurant in Ormskirk, near Liverpool, who are looking for an experienced and passionate Restaurant Manager to lead their front-of-house team.
Package:
1. £45,000 total package
Why choose our client?
Our client is an established, refined dining venue with a strong reputation for exceptional food and service. Operating at a level associated with Michelin-recognised and multi-rosette dining, the restaurant is known for its attention to detail, consistency, and polished yet welcoming guest experience. A strong food and wine offering sits at the heart of the business, supported by a close alignment between front and back of house.
What’s involved?
The successful candidate will be joining a business with a strong service-led philosophy and a highly experienced senior team, all working towards the highest standards.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the restaurant, leading from the front and ensuring excellence across service, team management, and guest satisfaction. A close, collaborative working relationship with the Head Chef is essential to ensure a seamless and consistent guest journey.
2. Overseeing daily restaurant operations to ensure consistently high service standards
3. Leading, motivating, and developing the front-of-house team
4. Managing reservations, guest relations, and service flow
5. Working closely with the Head Chef to align service, menus, and overall delivery
6. Demonstrating a strong passion for wine and confidently guiding guests through the wine list
7. Ensuring the wine offering is delivered to a high standard, including thoughtful pairings and upselling
8. Maintaining service standards aligned with Michelin and rosette-level expectations
9. Ensuring health & safety and licensing compliance
10. Maintaining high presentation and cleanliness standards throughout the venue
The ideal candidate:
You will have previous experience managing a high-quality or fine dining restaurant, ideally within a Michelin-recognised or rosette-awarded environment. A great level of wine knowledge, genuine passion for hospitality, and the ability to work in close partnership with the Head Chef are essential for success in this role.