Restaurant General Manager
Stanley House Hotel & Spa is a stunning, award winning, boutique country hotel, set in 54 acres of Ribble Valley countryside in Mellor, Lancashire. With 30 first-class bedrooms, unrivalled wedding and conference facilities, the hugely popular Fred’s Brasserie and a world-class spa, Stanley House is truly a hotel like no other.
Lead with Purpose. Create Exceptional Dining Experiences.
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Restaurant General Manager to lead our restaurant operation, delivering outstanding guest experiences, developing a high-performing team and driving commercial success.
This is a key leadership role responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere, maintaining exceptional service standards and ensuring the restaurant operates efficiently and profitably.
If you're a hospitality professional who enjoys leading people, building great guest experiences and achieving results, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
Team Member Programme with £50 Bed & Breakfast stays across participating leaf HOSPITALITY hotels
50% food and beverage discount
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
Hapi discounts platform
Long Service Recognition Awards
Recognition and reward programmes
Five additional days annual leave from day one
Enhanced family-friendly benefits
Learning and development opportunities
The Opportunity
As Restaurant General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall operation and performance of the restaurant, ensuring exceptional service, strong team engagement and a memorable guest experience.
You'll lead and develop your team, oversee operational standards and work closely with kitchen and hotel teams to deliver a seamless dining experience.
Your role will be central to maintaining quality, driving revenue and ensuring the restaurant remains a destination of choice for guests.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, ensuring exceptional service standards
Recruit, train, coach and develop restaurant team members
Create a positive and engaging environment for guests and team members
Monitor and improve guest satisfaction and service quality
Manage staffing levels, rotas and operational resources effectively
Drive revenue opportunities while maintaining excellent guest experiences
Monitor costs and support the achievement of financial targets
Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety and company standards
Handle guest feedback professionally and resolve issues effectively
Work collaboratively with kitchen and hotel teams to deliver operational excellence
What We're Looking For
Previous experience in a restaurant management or hospitality leadership role
Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences
Strong leadership and team development skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Good commercial awareness and understanding of business performance
Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Positive, proactive and hands-on leadership style
About leaf HOSPITALITY
leaf HOSPITALITY is a hotel management company trusted by owners to operate branded and independent hotels across the UK.
Since 2007, we've managed every property as if it were our own, combining commercial expertise with a people-first approach. We build strong teams, create memorable guest experiences and deliver long-term success for our hotels, owners and communities.
Everything we do is guided by one principle:
be EXCELLENT.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and able to succeed. We celebrate individuality and believe diverse perspectives help us deliver better experiences for our guests, teams and communities.
