Restaurant Manager, Pickering

Job Title: Restaurant Manager (Front of House Manager) Location Traditional country pub (refit&refurbishment in progress) near Pickering

About the Venue A traditional country pub undergoing a full refit and refurbishment, set to open

July 2026 . The concept blends

fine dining

with

high-quality country gastro-pub

vibes-delivering a warm, welcoming atmosphere alongside exceptional food and service.

Role Overview The

Restaurant Manager

will lead

pre-opening

and manage the restaurant operations

beyond opening . This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for delivering a consistently excellent guest experience, building strong front-of-house standards, and supporting the kitchen team in a concept featuring a

semi-open kitchen

with

open fire cooking .

Key Responsibilities

Lead

pre-opening operations

and smooth transition into a fully operational restaurant

Set, maintain and elevate

front-of-house standards : service flow, guest journey, table management, and attention to detail

Deliver a high‑quality

country gastro-pub

experience with

fine dining

presentation and service standards

Oversee daily restaurant operations, including rota planning, service preparation, and stock control support

Recruit, train and develop front‑of‑house team members; establish coaching routines and performance standards

Ensure full compliance with relevant regulations, including

licensing

requirements

License Holder Requirement

License holder required

(responsible for ensuring compliance with licensing conditions and legal requirements)

Skills&Experience

Proven experience as a

Restaurant Manager ,

Front of House Manager , or

Floor Manager

Strong knowledge of fine dining and/or premium gastro‑pub service standards

Ability to lead and influence teams during a

refit/refurbishment

and opening period

Confident operational leadership: scheduling, standards, training, and guest experience management

Strong understanding of licensing responsibilities and compliance (essential)

What We Offer

Opportunity to be a founding leader in a new opening:

July 2026

Career progression in a premium, destination‑led venue combining fine dining with traditional country pub character

Role scope across pre‑opening planning and long‑term operations

Apply now!

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