Job Description

Assistant Restaurant Manager
Kingham, Cotswolds | Fine Dining & Boutique Hotel
The Opportunity
We are seeking a confident, detail-led Assistant Restaurant Manager to join the leadership team at one of the Cotswolds' most respected dining destinations.
This is a senior, hands-on role within a highly refined service environment, working closely with the Restaurant Manager and kitchen leadership to deliver consistently exceptional guest experiences. The restaurant operates at 3 AA Rosette standard, with a strong reputation for precision, warmth and integrity in both food and service.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining standards, developing the front-of-house team, and ensuring service runs with calm control and attention to detail at every stage.
Location: Kingham, Cotswolds
Salary: 41,875 package including OTE tronc
Hours: 48 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)
The Role
As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will support the day-to-day leadership of the restaurant and private dining spaces, acting as a visible and confident presence on the floor.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting daily restaurant operations and service delivery
Leading and motivating the front-of-house team during service
Maintaining exceptional standards of presentation, timing and service flow
Running pre-service briefings, tastings and team communications
Managing reservations, guest flow and table planning alongside the host team
Delivering confident menu and wine knowledge to drive guest experience and revenue
Handling guest feedback professionally and proactively
Supporting rotas, recruitment, training and performance reviews
Ensuring full compliance with health, safety and hygiene standards
About You
Experience as an Assistant Restaurant Manager or senior supervisor in a fine dining or multi-rosette environment
A natural leader who is calm, organised and confident under pressure
Strong food, wine and beverage knowledge
Excellent attention to detail and service awareness
Professional communicator with strong people skills
Passionate about hospitality, team development and continuous improvement
Package & Benefits
Competitive salary with OTE tronc bringing the total package to 41,875
In 2025, service charge at this level is expected to be circa 6,000 per annum
Generous staff discounts across dining, retail and wellness
One paid volunteering day per year
Subsidised private medical insurance
Pension scheme with employer contribution
Life assurance (one year's salary)
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Why Apply
This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional looking to step further into leadership within a high-calibre restaurant that values standards, structure and genuine service. You'll be joining a stable, ambitious team where quality and culture matter equally.
If you're driven by excellence and want to be part of a restaurant where every detail counts, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next step in your hospitality career.

Skills Required