Job Description

About us

Hillthwaite Hotel is an independantly ran Hotel set between the towns of Bowness and Windermere with views to the fellls and lake. We have 33 bedrooms, Restaurant and Bar.

You will form part of a small established management team and your role will be pivotal in delivering a first class service for the F&B activities within the hotel.

We tend to serve between 40-60 guests for breakfast and 30-40 at dinner.

You will take responsibility for the established team and provide leadership in the Restaurant, motivation and guidance and ensuring that high standards are maintained.

You will draft the staff rotas for your department, ensuring wage costs are effectively controlled and help to recruit and induct new starters. You will have personality and flair and an ability to turn conversations into business with a focus on maximising our dinner numbers, upselling and most importantly accommodating our guests needs, leading by example at all times.

Working closely with the Head Chef and Reception Manager you will help to smooth any operational issues between these departments to maximise the guest experience.

You will need to be a problem solver, able to make quick decisions in times of unforeseen challenges and you will need to be confident and positive when dealing with our guests.

In return, you get to join a friendly team in a supportive environment.

- Previous experience in the restaurant industry is essential, preferably in a supervisory or management role
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure

Hours of work around 45 hours and include weekends.

Please note we have no live in with this role

To take on this role you need to have the Right to Work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Tips
Schedule:

Flexitime Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Windermere: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Restaurant management: 1 year (preferred) Supervising: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 07/10/2025