Job Title: Restaurant Manager Location: Fine Dining Restaurant, Billericay, Essex Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive, based on experience About the Role We are searching for an experienced and motivated Restaurant Manager to lead a dynamic front-of-house team at a highly regarded fine dining restaurant. This independently owned establishment is celebrated for its refined cuisine, outstanding service, and welcoming atmosphere. As Restaurant Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining high service standards, ensuring seamless operations, and enhancing the guest experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-end setting and is passionate about delivering exceptional service. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership: Oversee all aspects of the restaurant's daily operations, ensuring efficiency and excellence in service. Team Management & Training: Lead, train, and inspire front-of-house staff to maintain a motivated and high-performing team. Guest Experience: Foster a welcoming environment, ensuring guests receive attentive, professional, and personalised service. Service Excellence: Implement and uphold service standards that reflect the restaurant’s fine dining reputation. Customer Relations: Handle guest inquiries and resolve issues with professionalism, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Collaboration with Kitchen & Bar Teams: Work closely with chefs and bartenders to ensure seamless communication and service coordination. Stock & Inventory Management: Oversee ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships to ensure efficiency and cost control. Compliance & Standards: Maintain health, safety, hygiene, and licensing regulations, ensuring full legal compliance. Event Management: Assist in organising and executing private dining events and special functions. Ideal Candidate Proven Experience: A strong background as a Restaurant Manager or senior management role within a fine dining or high-end hospitality setting. Leadership Skills: Confident, hands-on leader with the ability to motivate and develop a team. Attention to Detail: A passion for delivering a world-class guest experience with a keen eye for presentation and service standards. Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Ability to remain calm under pressure and think on your feet in a fast-paced environment. Excellent Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with guests and staff alike. Flexibility & Commitment: Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and assist with private functions when required. What We Offer Competitive Salary – based on experience and industry standards. Career Growth Opportunities – within a well-respected and expanding hospitality group. Professional Team Environment – work alongside passionate hospitality professionals in a rewarding workplace. Creative & Operational Input – opportunity to contribute to the future success of a highly regarded restaurant. ⚠️ Important Note: Due to the restaurant’s location, reliable transportation is required as public transport is not available post-shift. If you are passionate about hospitality and ready to take on a leadership role in a fine dining setting, we’d love to hear from you