Food & Beverage – Service • Posted 16 April 2026
Restaurant Manager
Whatley Manor · Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Five days per week including evenings and weekends
About the hotel
Whatley Manor is a supremely elegant 5-star luxury hotel and spa nestled within 12 acres of immaculate Cotswolds countryside near Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Home to The Dining Room, a multiple Michelin-starred restaurant, the property is celebrated for extraordinary culinary experiences, a world-class spa and 23 beautifully designed rooms and suites. The team at Whatley Manor is driven by a shared commitment to sustainable luxury, meticulous attention to detail and creating genuinely memorable moments for every guest.
The work
- • Lead the front-of-house team in delivering flawless dining experiences across The Dining Room, ensuring Michelin-star service standards at every cover
- • Manage, coach and inspire a passionate team of restaurant professionals, driving a culture of excellence and pride
- • Oversee daily reservations, floor operations and guest journey from arrival to departure
- • Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to ensure seamless harmony between kitchen and front of house
- • Handle all guest feedback with professionalism, discretion and a genuine commitment to resolution
- • Control staffing schedules, labour costs and departmental budgets in line with targets
- • Champion sommelier and food knowledge across the team, facilitating regular training and tastings
- • Maintain the highest standards of presentation, mise en place and service protocol throughout the restaurant
- • Represent Whatley Manor's values of warmth, refinement and sustainable luxury in every guest interaction
This role is for you if…
- • You have experience managing a restaurant at Michelin or 3 AA Rosette level within a 5-star hotel
- • You are a natural and inspirational people leader who raises standards through passion and presence
- • You possess exceptional product knowledge across wine, fine dining and luxury service etiquette
- • You are calm under pressure and maintain elegance and warmth even during the busiest service
- • You are deeply motivated by the pursuit of perfection in hospitality
This role might not be for you if…
- • You have not worked in a fine dining or Michelin-level environment before
- • You are not comfortable managing a high-performing team in a demanding luxury setting
- • You prefer a more casual dining atmosphere to the formality of a starred restaurant