Lympstone Manor Hotel, Restaurant and Vineyard
Restaurant Manager
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Company Description
Lympstone Manor Hotel, Restaurant and Vineyard is a luxury 5-star country house hotel set in a Grade II listed Georgian manor overlooking the Exe estuary in Devon. Created by renowned chef Michael Caines MBE, it features 21 individually designed bedrooms, a fine dining restaurant recognized with a Michelin Star, and membership in the Relais & Châteaux collection. The estate includes a vineyard with 17,500 vines producing classic Champagne-method sparkling wines, and the Pool House Restaurant and Bar with a unique outdoor heated pool experience. Lympstone Manor is committed to building a strong team and future leaders by nurturing talent from within, offering training and development, and living its brand values of Passion, Integrity, Authenticity, Respect, and Consistency.
Role Description
The Restaurant Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Exmouth, responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant to ensure exceptional guest experiences. This includes:
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- Managing service standards
- Coordinating reservations
- Supervising the front-of-house team
- Working closely with the kitchen to deliver a seamless fine dining experience
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The role involves:
- Leading, training, and scheduling team members
- Supporting hiring and onboarding
- Maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction in line with the Lympstone Manor brand values
The Restaurant Manager will also:
- Monitor food and beverage quality
- Manage health and safety and compliance
- Contribute to continuous improvement of service, revenue, and operational efficiency
Qualifications
- Strong customer-focused mindset with skills in Customer Service and Customer Satisfaction.
- Effective Communication skills for leading teams, engaging guests, and collaborating with kitchen and hotel departments.
- Experience in Hiring, training, and developing team members in a hospitality or restaurant environment.
- Solid Food & Beverage knowledge, ideally in fine dining, wine service, and premium hospitality standards.
- Proven experience in restaurant or hospitality management within a high-end or luxury setting.
- Ability to work on-site full time, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a calm, professional approach under pressure.
- Knowledge of health, safety, and food hygiene regulations; relevant certifications are an advantage.
- Formal hospitality or management training, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
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