Restaurant Manager

Ashdown Park · Forest Row, Sussex

Restaurant Manager at Ashdown Park, based in Forest Row, Sussex. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Forest Row, Sussex
Contract
Permanent
Posted
7 hours ago
Closes
28 Oct 2026
Sector
Chef

Reference restaurant-manager-310608.htm

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to join the management team at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club's stunning two rosette Anderida Restaurant, delivering distinctly memorable experiences for our valued customers.

You will become the face of the restaurant, able to manage a busy evening service or early business breakfast with the same easy welcome and efficient service. Organising shifts to reflect business needs and ensuring ongoing training and development is an integral part of the staff experience.

Restaurant Manager Key Responsibilities

  • To lead and manage a team to deliver exceptional service.
  • To provide the highest quality of guest service.
  • To contribute to the profitable operation of the hotel by maintaining and adhering to allocated budgets and controlling stock.
  • To consult with the Food & Beverage Manager and Executive Chef in relation to changing food styles and expectations of the guests and that this information is communicated effectively.

Attributes/Experience

  • You will need a strong operational track record with a sound knowledge of Food and Beverage.
  • Proven experience of managing a team is essential as is the ability to train, develop and motivate people to achieve the targets that will be set.
  • You should be able to demonstrate a successful career within restaurants that shows excellent customer care and management skills.
  • You will have excellent verbal communication skills, be highly organised, passionate and self motivated.
  • You will be enthusiastic, customer-focused and work within deadlines set to meet business and customer demands.
  • You should be able to demonstrate a successful career within restaurants that shows excellent customer care and management skills.

Due to our rural location you will need your own transport

If you feel that you can rise to this challenge, then please submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the role early if sufficient applications are received.

 At Elite Hotels we have a single minded and unwavering goal to make every visit to our hotels a positive experience that customers feel compelled to talk about.

Reference: restaurant-manager-310608.htm · Posted 7 hours ago · Closes 28 Oct 2026 · Listed via Ashdown Park

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