Job Ref: RAD1361
Branch: Lochside House Hotel, Lodges and Spa
Location: Lochside House Hotel, Lodges and Spa, Cumnock
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Rate (DOE) Plus Tips and Benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 45
Posted date: 10/08/2026
Closing date: 09/09/2026
Restaurant Manager
We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team at Afton Restaurant within Lochside House Hotel. You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional service, supporting your team, and ensuring every guest enjoys a high-quality dining experience.
At RAD Hotel Group, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional hospitality, distinctive venues, and a commitment to excellence. Our award-winning collection of hotels across Scotland each has its own unique personality, but all share the same RAD values: quality, passion, and genuine care for both our guests and our people.
- Lead, train, and motivate the front-of-house team to deliver excellent guest experiences.
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the restaurant, including reservations and table flow.
- Support the recruitment, scheduling, training, and development of team members.
- Monitor financial performance, including labour costs, sales targets, and stock control.
- Drive revenue through effective upselling and positive guest engagement.
- Work closely with the kitchen and events teams to ensure smooth and efficient service.
- Maintain high standards of quality, cleanliness, and presentation.
- Handle guest feedback professionally and positively, ensuring concerns are resolved appropriately.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, licensing, and company standards.
- Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Manager, or Duty Manager within a hotel or restaurant setting.
- Experience working in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering excellent guest experiences.
- Confident, proactive, and able to remain calm under pressure.
- A positive, professional, and team-focused approach.
- A full, valid driving licence is preferred.
- Weekly pay.
- 4-weekly tips.
- Staff meal on duty.
- Staff uniform provided.
- Discounts across all RAD Hotel Group venues.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Birthday incentive.
- Length of service incentive.
Set on the banks of Loch of the Lowes, with the Afton Hills as a backdrop, Lochside is a truly magnificent hotel. The incredible views of the surrounding Ayrshire countryside provide the hotel with an individuality that changes with the seasons.
A warm and welcoming atmosphere awaits you at Lochside House Hotel Spa Lodges, which sports wraparound terraces, landscaped gardens, ESPA luxury spa and renowned Afton restaurant.
Formerly a hunting lodge for the marquis of Bute and located in the heart of Burns country, the surrounding area offers lots to discover, see our local attractions leaflet for more information.
