Job Ref: THW10012
Branch: Langdale Chase
Location: Langdale Chase, Windermere
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary depending on experience, plus monthly gratuities
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Posted date: 24/07/2026
Closing date: 04/09/2026
Langdale Chase Hotel, which sits on the banks of beautiful Lake Windermere, has recently undergone a full and significant refurbishment and reopened its doors in November 2023. In that time the hotel has achieved 5 Star Status from the AA and been recognised in the prestigious Times Top 100 Places to Stay, ranked No.3 and North of England Hotel of the Year.
We are now looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to deliver luxury high end service to our guests dining in our restaurant.
Your day to day;
- Hosting to the highest calibre and ensuring that all team members working in the department maintain a high level of hospitality at all times to all guests
- Ensuring the implementation of high standards of food and beverage service and high levels of product quality throughout the food service period
- Supporting the Restaurant Manager in managing the Food Beverage team members and working closely with the kitchen team
- On-going training and development of the Food Beverage team, to ensure high levels of service are continuously maintained
- Effective management of the restaurant diary, providing effective communication with the reception and reservation teams, ensuring guest requirements are met
- Assisting with the recruitment, selection, onboarding and induction for team members working within the department
Who are we looking for?
You will have worked previously in a similar Assistant Restaurant Manager and will have worked in a high quality Four-Star Hotel, ideally Five-Star hotel, or fine dining restaurant.
You will have a genuine passion for the food and drink industry. Wine knowledge experience is required for this role, ideally qualiafied to a minimum WSET Level 1. This is an assistant manager role and therefore you will demonstrate high levels of both self-motivation and the ability to motivate, lead and develop a team.
You will have exemplary customer service skills, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well with others to represent the Company and the hotel in a loyal, professional, and knowledgeable manner. You will be a motivational and engaging leader for your team, have a strong work ethic and the ability to multi-task whilst working in a pressurised environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a beautiful property and be part of an exciting project, as part of the opening team.
In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;
- A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
- Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
- 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Health cash plan with access to discounted perks and high street discounts
- Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with your friends or family
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted accommodation, food, and drink in our beautiful properties
- Pension and Life assurance
- Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
- Apprenticeships available
- An engaging supportive work environment
INDHP
Langdale Chase is a 5 star hotel on the banks of Windermere. Recognised as the 2024 Countryside and North Hotel of the Year by the Sunday Times, Langdale chase reopened in November 2023 after a sympathetic refurbishment. Guests can enjoy relaxed luxury with luxurious bedrooms and lounges, a stunning panoramic restaurant and an attentive team on hand to help when needed. Owned by Daniel Thwaites, Langdale Chase is perfect for someone looking for a supportive work environment, who is ready to deliver excellence in one of the Lake District most exciting and stunning hotels.
