Job Opportunity: Restaurant Manager | Prestigious Country Restaurant -British comfort food at its finest
Location: Ascot (A30)
Salary: £47,000-£48,5000 including Tronc + Benefits
Where comfort food meets countryside luxury, and your passion for hospitality can truly shine.
If you're a charismatic, driven, and experienced Restaurant Manager ready to take the reins of a warm, traditional yet elevated dining experience near the iconic Ascot Racecourse, we want to hear from you. Our restaurant is a haven of hearty, comforting dishes — the kind that fuel the soul after a few days in the fresh air — and we're looking for a leader who can match that energy with exceptional service, seamless operations, and a strong team spirit.
What We Offer
* Salary: £48,500 including service charge
* Competitive benefits package
* Opportunities for personal development and career progression
* A supportive, collaborative working culture
* A stunning location close to Ascot Racecourse
* About the Role
As Restaurant Manager, you'll be the heartbeat of our front-of-house team — overseeing all aspects of service, working closely with the Head Chef and Assistant Manager, and ensuring guests enjoy an exceptional, memorable dining experience every time. You'll lead with warmth, professionalism and personality, inspiring your team to deliver consistent excellence in both service and guest care.
Our values guide everything we do:
o Passion – We love what we do and deliver our best every day.
o Personality – We are each unique and extraordinary; we let individuality shine.
o Respect – We celebrate our differences and value what they bring.
o Working Together – With trust and shared vision, we are unstoppable.
o Creativity – We approach each day with curiosity to delight our guests.
Key Responsibilities
o Oversee smooth, high-end restaurant service across all shifts
o Lead, train, and motivate the FOH team to deliver outstanding guest experiences
o Manage scheduling, hiring, inductions, and succession planning
o Drive performance through coaching, training and PDPs
o Monitor budgets, P&L, and payroll to achieve financial targets
o Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, and service standards
o Maintain and improve operational systems, including POS and reservation software
o Collaborate with the Head Chef to review and refine menus
o Uphold the luxury atmosphere through upkeep of the dining environment
o Lead local marketing, sales promotions, and business growth initiatives
o Communicate effectively across departments and lead team meetings
Who You Are
o Experienced in managing a premium or luxury restaurant environment
o A natural leader with excellent communication and organisational skills
o Confident managing budgets, financial targets, and operational systems
o Passionate about traditional British cuisine and countryside hospitality
o Service-focused with a keen eye for detail and standards
o Proficient with POS systems (preferably Micros)
o Proactive, innovative, and growth-oriented
Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites
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