Restaurant Manager jobs in Bournemouth BH6

Restaurant Manager (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Stanwell House Hotel, Lymington

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Restaurant Manager to join the team at Stanwell House Hotel on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

Starting in late August, you will work closely with the current Restaurant Manager to ensure a smooth handover before taking full responsibility from 1st September.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the day-to-day operation of our food and beverage outlets, including Samphire Restaurant, The Orangery, private dining and our popular garden service. Supported by an established and experienced team, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences whilst maintaining the high standards for which Stanwell House is known.

About the Role

As Restaurant Manager, you will:

• Lead, motivate and develop the restaurant team across all dining outlets.
• Oversee service within Samphire Restaurant, The Orangery, private dining and garden service.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain the highest standards of hospitality.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and senior leadership team.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas and labour costs.
• Ensure training, compliance and operational standards are consistently maintained.
• Drive revenue opportunities and maximise profitability.
• Take ownership of the smooth day-to-day running of all restaurant operations.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience managing a high-quality restaurant or multi-outlet hospitality operation.
• Is a confident and inspiring leader with a hands-on approach.
• Has a genuine passion for hospitality and guest service.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates excellent organisational, communication and people-management skills.
• Takes pride in developing and supporting their team.
• Understands the balance between exceptional guest experiences and strong commercial performance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Generous tronc on top of salary.
• Meals on duty.
• Employee discounts across the hotel.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work within one of the New Forest's leading independent hotels.

Salary: Competitive salary, dependent on experience, plus performance-related bonus and generous tronc. Final salary will be discussed during the interview process and agreed based on the successful candidate's experience and suitability for the role.

Contract

This is a 12-month maternity cover contract commencing at the end of August, with full responsibility for the role from 1st September. There is genuine potential for the position to become a permanent role for the right individual at the end of the contract.

If you are an experienced hospitality leader looking for an exciting opportunity within a thriving independent hotel, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £36,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Experience:

• Restaurant management: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road