Restaurant Manager – High-Profile Premium Restaurant
Location: Edinburgh
Salary Package: £43,500 + 4-Weekly KPI Bonus + Fantastic Benefits
An exciting opportunity to join one of the most talked-about premium restaurant groups in the industry!
My client is an ambitious, fast-growing premium restaurant operator with a reputation for creating high-energy, design-led restaurants where exceptional food, drinks and hospitality come together.
They are now looking for an outstanding Restaurant Manager to join their established Edinburgh operation — a high-profile destination restaurant that is already making its mark in the city.
This is an opportunity to step into a thriving site, take the reins of a talented team and play a key role in driving the restaurant forward.
The Role
We’re looking for a Restaurant Manager who genuinely loves being on the floor and thrives in a busy, high-volume environment.
You’ll be a highly visible leader, setting the tone for the entire restaurant and creating the kind of atmosphere that keeps guests coming back.
You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day operation, lead and develop a large front-of-house team, drive commercial performance and ensure consistently exceptional standards across every service.
This is a role for a natural host and hands-on operator who leads from the front, gets involved and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves when the restaurant is flying.
The Person
You’re a confident, charismatic and commercially minded hospitality leader with a proven background in premium, quality-led restaurants.
You know what great hospitality looks like, you understand how to create energy on the floor and, most importantly, you genuinely enjoy engaging with guests and developing your team.
You’ll be someone who naturally commands a room, builds strong relationships and brings a real sense of personality and energy to the operation.
What You’ll Bring
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Proven experience managing a high-volume, premium restaurant
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Strong leadership experience within large front-of-house teams
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A genuine passion for guest experience and exceptional hospitality
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A confident, visible presence on the restaurant floor
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Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of KPIs, sales and profitability
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The ability to maintain outstanding standards in a fast-paced environment
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A hands-on, energetic leadership style
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A passion for developing people and creating high-performing teams
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The ambition to keep raising standards and grow alongside an exciting restaurant group
The Package
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£43,500 salary
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4-weekly KPI bonus
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Fantastic company benefits
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Generous staff discounts
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Excellent career progression within a rapidly growing premium group
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The opportunity to lead an established, high-profile Edinburgh restaurant
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The chance to work for a business that genuinely invests in its people and its restaurants
Why This Role?
Because this is much more than another Restaurant Manager position.
You’ll be joining an already successful Edinburgh site with an established team, loyal customer base and a strong reputation — but with plenty of opportunity to make your own mark.
If you're a big personality, natural leader and passionate hospitality operator who wants to be at the heart of a buzzing restaurant and work for a business that is going places, this could be the perfect next move.
Ready to take the next step? We'd love to hear from you.
Hesketh James Recruitment are acting as the managing agent for this role on behalf of the client.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 72 hours. If you do not hear from us within this time, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.