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Restaurant & Bar Manager

  • Location: Newmarket
  • Salary: £40k - 42k per year + tips & bonus
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Hospitality
  • Contact: Jonathan Taylor
  • Contact Email: j.taylor@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01223 324744
  • Job Ref: SF65777

Restaurant & Bar Manager | Newmarket | £48,000 OTE including Tronc | 45 Hours  2 AA Rosette | Career progression | Excellent benefits

Ready to lead from the front?

We're looking for an experienced Restaurant & Bar Manager to join a luxury hotel and lead a professional front-of-house team across a 2 AA Rosette restaurant, bar and spa lounge.

This is a hands-on management role for someone who loves hospitality, knows how to run a busy service and enjoys creating memorable guest experiences.

What's on offer?

  • £48,000 OTE including Tronc
  • Free meals on duty
  • Paid breaks
  • Extra day off for your birthday
  • Complimentary health & fitness club membership
  • 50% food discount
  • 20% off spa treatments and days
  • Discounted hotel accommodation
  • Service charge share

The Role

You'll lead the restaurant and bar team through busy services.

This is a visible, hands-on management position. You'll be on the floor, engaging with guests and leading your team by example.

You'll be responsible for:

  • Leading and motivating the front-of-house team
  • Managing busy restaurant and bar services
  • Hosting and delivering exceptional guest experiences
  • Coaching and developing team members
  • Maintaining high service standards
  • Working closely with the kitchen team
  • Using your food and wine knowledge to enhance the guest experience
  • Training and mentoring the team

About You

We're looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager ready to take the next step.

You'll need:

  • Proven restaurant management experience
  • Strong food and wine knowledge
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A genuine passion for hospitality
  • Confidence leading and developing a team
  • The ability to stay calm under pressure
  • A hands-on approach to management
  • High standards and excellent attention to detail

You'll be a natural leader who enjoys being at the heart of the operation.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-quality, independently owned hotel with a strong reputation for food, service and hospitality.

If you're an ambitious Restaurant & Bar Manager looking for great earning potential, career development and a genuinely supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.