Restaurant Manager – Luxury 5★ Country Hotel & Restaurant | Competitive Bonus Benefits Location: Ascot, Berkshire Contract: Permanent | Full-time Salary: Up to £50k, plus management bonus & excellent benefits About the Property Set within 240 acres of beautiful parkland near Ascot, this five-star country estate combines elegant luxury with relaxed countryside charm. At its heart is a celebrated restaurant and bar that offers brasserie-style comfort dining in a rustic yet refined setting — a place where guests can unwind, enjoy great food, and feel at home. This venue is part of a globally recognised luxury hotel group, known for its timeless style, world-class hospitality, and people-first culture. The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead this flagship casual dining outlet and inspire its talented team. This is a rare opportunity to bring your leadership, personality, and operational expertise to a restaurant celebrated for its warm, effortless service and quality seasonal cooking. You’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the restaurant, manage a motivated front-of-house team, and work closely with the kitchen to ensure every guest experience feels relaxed, seamless, and unforgettable. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate, and develop a passionate front-of-house team Be a visible, hands-on presence on the floor and bar during service Collaborate closely with the Head Chef to align front and back of house Manage budgets, payroll, and P&L with commercial awareness Oversee breakfast, lunch, and dinner services to consistent five-star standards Drive innovation through new concepts and menu development Host and manage private events and functions Maintain luxury service standards while nurturing a positive team culture Provide mentoring, daily briefings, and ongoing team development About You Proven leadership experience in a luxury or five-star environment A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences Strong financial and operational management skills Excellent communication and people leadership abilities A hands-on, service-led approach with an eye for detail Professional, polished, and calm under pressure What’s on Offer Up to £50k salary plus management bonus Complimentary stays and dining benefits across sister properties 50% discount on food and beverage in selected venues Pension scheme and life assurance from day one Private healthcare and wellbeing support Complimentary meals on duty and uniform laundry Cycle-to-work scheme and retail discounts with 800 partners Employee recognition, awards, and incentive programs Tailored learning and development through in-house academy programs Apply Now If you’re a dynamic hospitality leader with the confidence to deliver exceptional service in a relaxed fine-dining environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Jonny at jonny@knekthub.com or call 0161 528 5555 for more information.