Deputy Manager - Quality Restaurant

Deputy Manager Busy Quality Multi-faceted Restaurant & Bar Operation Location: Ambleside / Windermere / Grasmere / Keswick Salary: Up to £30,000 + substantial tronc & tips (OTE £40,000) Accommodation: Live-in available About the Opportunity A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager to join a well-established, highly respected hospitality operator in the Lake District, known for delivering outstanding food and consistently high guest experiences. Set in a stunning location, this is a busy, multi-faceted business with a high-quality restaurant alongside a small group of successful sites including further quality rosette-level restaurant, hotels and destination dining venues. The business attracts a strong mix of regulars, tourists, walkers and destination diners all year round and has built an excellent reputation over many years for both food quality and service. We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Deputy Restaurant Manager to join an established leadership team. The Role As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the General Manager & Assistant Manager to oversee daily operations across the restaurant, busy bar & event space. This is a highly visible, floor-based leadership role requiring a passion for food & drink & ensuring guests receive the highest standards of service at all times. You will be responsible for maintaining high service & food presentation standards, driving revenue, and ensuring smooth transitions between daytime & evening dining. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a quality-led, growing hospitality group with an outstanding reputation for looking after their people and developing careers. The business operates a stunning collection of high-quality venues where standards are high, the food is fresh and locally sourced, and customer experience is everything. The operation itself offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with something for everyone — from relaxed lunches and evening dining to special occasions and people on short breaks I the Lakes District It is successful both as a destination venue and a thriving local favourite with a loyal regular trade. We are looking for a hands-on Deputy Manager with personality, energy and a genuine love for hospitality. Someone who enjoys being on the floor, behind the bar, chatting with guests from all walks of life and helping create a memorable customer experience every day. This role would suit someone currently working within a quality fresh food restaurant operation who is looking to step into a business where they can really make their mark and progress their career. What we’re looking for: * Experience within a quality fresh food restaurant operation, premium food pub operation or similar. * A strong host with excellent customer service skills and the ability to engage naturally with guests * Hands-on approach with the willingness to support across all areas of the business * Strong leadership skills with experience motivating, training and developing teams * The ability to support with stock control, GP management and driving sales * High standards across food, drink and service delivery * Experience from either quality independent or quality branded restaurants, premium gastro pub group or hotel restaurants * Some experience of events would be an advantage though not essential. Package: * Starting salary of around £30,000 with some flexibility depending on experience * Excellent tronc and tips * Excellent self-contained live-in accommodation (apartment) if required * A fantastic, fun, working environment * Genuine long-term career progression & the chance to work for an established company. If you have the right background and are looking to join a genuinely exciting hospitality business with an excellent reputation, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV for immediate consideration