Job Description

Job Title:

Restaurant Manager

Reporting to:

Head of Retail



About the Role



We are looking for a natural leader with the ability to oversee the day-to-day operations in our kitchen and front of house. Leading, developing and inspiring our dedicated team members to deliver experiences our clients will wish to repeat over again.



We would like someone with character, but a professional approach, who will bring new and constructive ideas to the business. This is a hands-on role so the ideal candidate will need to have the energy and drive to keep all the plates spinning. Candidates will be service focused with a passion for food and beverage, events, as well as a genuine ability to connect with guests and staff alike.



This role is permanent full-time position, working 5 days from 7. Full flexibility is required. Salary is starting from 30.000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Key Areas:

Ensure the dining experience is in line with our 5-star visitor centre on every occasion Coordinate team members to ensure the efficient running of service Recruit, train and empower team members to maximise performance Prepare staff rotas and schedule holidays, shift cover and overtime Stock management, cost control and planning and working to budgets Continuous improvement of processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) Proactively purse new revenue opportunities Work alongside the Head Chef in creating new and innovative menu choices for our guests Undertake Performance Development Reviews Oversee external catering services / events Increase sales by proactively seeking internal and external sales opportunities Ensure all Company food offerings maintain the highest quality Adhere with licensing, hygiene and health and safety guidelines To ensure the menu remains attractive to the customers' expectations with continual updating

About you

This is what we're looking for in our ideal candidate:

Background within a hospitality position preferred Experience of managing / leading / supervising a team Strong leadership skills A people's person with the ability to inspire, motivate and lead the team to success Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service Ability to excel under pressure in a busy, dynamic environment Commercial acumen and the ability to seek out profitable opportunities internally and externally Ideas for continuous innovation and improvement

About Us



Founded in 1797, Johnstons of Elgin is an innovative, luxury clothing brand celebrating 228 years of experience in working with the world's finest fibres. Across three centuries, our family-owned company has carefully sources cashmere and fine woollen fibres from around the world, applying the latest technology and highest quality craft expertise in our very own vertical Scottish mills. Employing over 1,000 staff, our valued employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do, producing unique, high-quality designs that are made to last. Our brand is focused on sustainability, working with natural, renewable, and biodegradable fibres and we are committed to maintaining a minimal environmental footprint.



Johnstons of Elgin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer wholeheartedly supporting the principles of equality and diversity to build an inclusive workforce. Our aim is to embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do to create an environment where our employees feel safe to be their whole authentic self without having to downplay or change parts of their identity. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, which goes beyond those characteristics protected by law to include everything that makes us unique, from our backgrounds and experiences to our personalities and ways of thinking.



We endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and encourage any candidate who requires assistance to contact us at hr@johnstonsofelgin.com.



Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement or qualification. At Johnstons of Elgin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but think your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.



Please note all applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to remain and take up paid employment in country job is based.



Closing date - Wednesday, 5 November 2025