RESTAURANT MANAGER - THE ORCHARD

RESTAURANT MANAGER - THE ORCHARD Grantley hall, HG4 3ET Contract Type: Full Time Salary: Competitive rate of pay, plus monthly service charge, typically £3,400 annually Working Hours: 45 Job Category: Food & Beverage 31/10/2026 - 12 days remaining Apply for this job

Job Introduction

Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on, operational role throughout all serving periods, will include some evenings and weekends.
• Taking a leadership role in engaging with guests and team members to meet and exceed their needs.
• Acting as a coach and mentor to a team and to ensure high engagement levels, people development and retention, alongside a robust training and development plan.
• Managing cost and revenue of the restaurant without impact on brand, or quality standards.
• Continuously identifying and developing areas for improvement and motivating the team to actively take part in the process to enhance the brand experience.
• Showing a thorough understanding of the restaurant and hotel market to retain and increase the restaurant competitive advantage through continuous proactive strategic and operational planning.
• Fully responsible for cleanliness of the department
• Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints
• Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

• Hands on approach to work, always being productive and looking to improve
• Passionate about delivering excellent service to our guests
• Detail orientated and drives standards
• Possess a positive attitude and a desire to learn
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Friendly, courteous and helpful with excellent communication skills
• Motivated to go the extra mile for guests and colleagues
• Use of own initiative with willingness to go above and beyond in supporting the wider Grantley Hall team 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits and have excellent opportunities for career development and provide exceptional training programmes for all employees:

• Tips typically over £200 per month (£3,400 per year)
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and chef whites
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty
• Refer a Friend bonus - Earn up to £1000
• Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
• Complimentary employee car parking
• Complimentary state of the art onsite gym - with personal trainer support
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with service
• Professional development opportunities at all levels
• Reimbursement on work shoes, sight tests and professional memberships
• Modern and spacious discounted live in accommodation for eligible roles
• Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector. We support our employees do more with their money and help their wellbeing be providing access to a wide range of stand out well being support.
• We celebrate success. With an annual awards ceremony as well team events and incentives. Throughout the year we also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, marriages, new babies and length of service awards.
• Employee Assistance Programme helpline and online support, along with wellbeing champions onsite
• Team Member of the Month Awards
• Discount on Grantley Halls Restaurants, Spa products and Gift Shop
• Discounted stays at Grantley Hall, as well as other Pride of Britain Hotels
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Stream, allowing you to instantly access your wages
• Simplyhealth - Health cash plan

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Overview

Contract Type
Full Time
Working Hours
45
Salary
Competitive rate of pay, plus monthly service charge, typically £3,400 annually
Job Category
Food & Beverage
Location
Grantley hall
Reference
grantleyhall/TP/297/163