Restaurant Manager jobs in Peterborough PE8

Restaurant & Bar Manager

£40,000–£42,000 + Service Charge + Relocation Assistance

Kettering, Northamptonshire | Hospitality | Food & Beverage Leadership

Lead the experience. Inspire the team. Make every occasion memorable.

Are you a passionate hospitality leader who knows that exceptional food, outstanding drinks and brilliant service are the ingredients of a truly memorable guest experience?

We’re looking for an ambitious, hands-on Restaurant & Bar Manager to take the lead at a vibrant four-star hotel where award-winning dining, relaxed bar culture and memorable guest experiences come together.

This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark across a diverse food and beverage operation, combining a Rosette-awarded restaurant, welcoming bar and lounge spaces, and beautiful outdoor summer dining.

A food and beverage offering to get excited about

At the heart of the operation is a restaurant that celebrates local flavours, seasonal ingredients and creative cooking, bringing together British favourites and global inspiration. From beautifully prepared steaks and signature chicken dishes to vibrant plant-based plates, tempting desserts and a carefully curated selection of local British artisan cheeses, there’s plenty to delight guests and keep the offering fresh.

The experience extends well beyond the restaurant. The bar and lounges provide a relaxed setting for everything from morning coffee and working lunches to evening drinks and hearty pub classics. Afternoon tea, indulgent Sunday lunches and seasonal specials create even more opportunities to attract guests and build loyalty.

During the summer months, an alfresco garden bar adds another dimension, with fresh cocktails, English sparkling wine, refreshing drinks and relaxed outdoor dining in attractive landscaped surroundings.

Your challenge? Bring it all to life. Create a consistent, exceptional guest experience across every setting, every service and every occasion.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead from the front: Inspire, develop and motivate the restaurant and bar teams to deliver warm, attentive and memorable service.
• Own the guest experience: Set high standards, build guest loyalty and turn feedback into meaningful improvements.
• Drive commercial performance: Take ownership of sales, labour costs, stock control, margins and overall profitability.
• Champion food and drink: Work closely with the kitchen team to maximise the potential of menus, seasonal promotions, drinks offerings and special events.
• Create a great team culture: Recruit, coach and retain talented people, building a team that takes pride in what it does.
• Keep standards exceptional: Maintain the highest levels of food safety, hygiene, licensing compliance and operational consistency.
• Make every opportunity count: Develop creative ways to increase revenue across restaurant dining, the bar, afternoon tea, Sunday lunch and seasonal outdoor service.

What we’re looking for

You’re an engaging and commercially minded hospitality professional who combines operational know-how with genuine enthusiasm for food, drink and people.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience managing a busy restaurant, bar or hotel food and beverage operation.
• A proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, labour, stock and profitability.
• A passion for delivering excellent guest experiences and maintaining high service standards.
• Confidence managing multiple service styles and adapting to changing business demands.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the personality to inspire those around you.

Hotel experience would be advantageous, but above all, we’re looking for a leader who brings energy, accountability, creativity and a genuine passion for hospitality.

What’s in it for you?

£40,000–£42,000 salary, plus service charge and relocation assistance for candidates moving to the area.

You’ll also have the opportunity to shape a varied food and beverage operation, develop your team, influence the guest experience and make a real commercial impact within an established four-star hotel.

Ready to take the lead?

If you’re ready for a role where you can combine your love of hospitality with the opportunity to lead, innovate and deliver results, we’d love to hear from you.

Bring your personality. Share your passion. Make every service count.

Apply now to take the next step in your hospitality career.

Pay: £40,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person