Front of House / Restaurant Manager
Select Recruitment | Full-time, Permanent | £45,000 – £52,000 per year
Select Recruitment is proud to be working exclusively with a highly regarded, award-winning vineyard restaurant — one of the most iconic and beloved dining destinations in the region. Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Front of House / Restaurant Manager to join their close-knit, creative team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hospitality professional who wants to be the face of a truly special restaurant, working alongside a Head Chef at the same operational level and reporting directly to the owners.
The Role
This is a 48-hour contract working Wednesday through Sunday, including Friday and Saturday evenings, with every Monday and Tuesday off.
You will:
Lead and manage the front of house team, setting the standard for service excellence
Work in close partnership with the Head Chef to run the day-to-day operation
Train, develop and motivate your team
Help shape and grow the business with the support of the owners
Be an ambassador for great food, wine, and hospitality
About You
The ideal candidate will be:
Experienced in hospitality management
Enthusiastic and knowledgeable about food and wine
Confident leading a team in a busy, quality-led environment
Proficient in IT and restaurant systems — experience with ResDiary, Collins, or Tevalis (or equivalent booking/POS systems) is highly desirable
Familiar with labour control/rota tools such as S4
Ideally holding a Food Hygiene certificate and/or WSET wine qualification
What's On Offer
Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 per year (dependent on experience)
Excellent tips and a bonus scheme
28 days holiday (pro-rata)
Company pension scheme
Staff discounts on food and drink
Sick pay
Free on-site parking
A fun, friendly and supportive working environment with consistent shift patterns
If you are a driven hospitality professional looking for your next exciting management role, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV to Select Recruitment and one of our consultants will be in touch